Estevan

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has struck in northern Yukon, but Natural Resources Canada says there have been no reports of damage and none would be expected.

The quake struck about 167 kilometres north of Keno, Yukon, and 519 kilometres from Whitehorse, just after noon Pacific Time at a depth of 27 kilometres.

Natural Resources Canada had initially reported a magnitude of 5.8 for the quake, and says tremors were felt in Keno, which has a population of about 20 people.

As the city looks toward the future, candidates for local leadership—Anthony Sernick, Rebecca Foord, and Zacch Vandenhurk—are presenting their plans to shape the community, with a strong focus on infrastructure, business support, and quality-of-life improvements.

With the holiday season creeping up on the province SGI is taking the time to remind drivers to plan a safe ride home after having some fun.

Impaired driving is a serious issue, especially around the colder months when walking home becomes a less attractive option.

SGI Communications Consultant Jeremy Pilon says they're looking to tell people that there are plenty of options.

The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada, released this morning, reveal a mixed picture for the Weyburn and Estevan region. While employment decreased in October, the unemployment rate also fell.

Caroline Bjornson 
1933-2024 

With hearts full of sorrow, the family wishes to announce that Caroline Bjornson, late of Torquay, SK passed away in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the age of 91 years. 

A Celebration of Caroline’s life will be held in the spring of 2025. 

Those wishing to pay tribute to Caroline via a donation in her memory may do so directly to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, 200-4545 Parliament Ave., Regina, SK S4W 0G3

Estevan’s city councillor candidates gathered recently to outline their plans for strengthening the local economy and improving the community’s future. With a range of perspectives, the debate highlighted the importance of collaboration and proactive solutions for the city’s long-term prosperity. 

Estevan will once again play host to a Remembrance Day Service which will look to invite the whole community to remember Canada's veterans.

That will be held as usual at the Estevan Comprehensive School, with a similar schedule as years before.

Local veteran and EStevan Legion member Craig Bird talks about what people should expect this Monday.

The Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre is inviting community members to join in the holiday spirit with its 6th Annual Winter Plant Fundraiser, offering a selection of festive plants and arrangements to support its programs and services.

Following this week’s U.S. presidential election, questions are coming up about what sort of an impact could happen north of the border, particularly here in Saskatchewan. One of the proposed policies President-elect Donald Trump suggested during the election campaign was a broad 10 per cent tariff on all imports no matter the destination.

Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.5 per cent last month as hiring remained weak across the economy.

Statistics Canada’s labour force survey on Friday said employment rose by a modest 15,000 jobs in October.

Business, building and support services saw the largest gain in employment.

Meanwhile, finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing experienced the largest decline.

Many economists see weakness in the job market continuing in the short term, before the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cuts spark a rebound in economic growth next year.