Estevan

The Estevan Police Service (EPS) dealt with numerous incidents over the past few days, including multiple arrests of a 22-year-old Estevan male.

Federal party leaders are spending their first full day on the campaign trail talking about taxes, transfers and the trades.

Poilievre talks tax cuts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising a middle-class tax cut, following a Liberal pledge that involves a smaller reduction to the same tax rate.

It is officially spring; the province is thawing out and coming back to life once again following a lengthy and frigid winter. The change of seasons will soon be apparent all around us, especially in the countless plant and animal species that can be found in Saskatchewan. 

Those native plants, well adapted to weather roller coaster the province rides every winter, are among the first to show evidence that spring has arrived, and Beth Dolmage, a Species at Risk Botanist with the Ministry of Environment tells us which ones to be on the lookout for. 

With the writ being dropped on the weekend and a federal election being called, workers are now preparing locations around the country for voting day. That's set to take place on April 28th, with a number of other early voting locations also being worked on.

There are a few ways people can vote, says Regional Media Advisor for Elections Canada Marie-Frances Kenny.

A fundraiser held on Saturday brought the community together to support the development of a new skate park in Bienfait.

The event featured a pancake breakfast donated by Southern Plains Co-op, an exhibition game between U-7 teams, and an evening hockey match between the Bienfait Bulldogs and the Bienfait Fire Department, which ended in a tie.

Every once in a while, the unexpected will happen right before your eyes. Typically, when you're cruising down a dirt road and you spot a coyote, they are on the move immediately. For whatever reason this one decided it was "friendly day" and decided to just sit and watch me, watching it.

As March comes to a close in Southeast Saskatchewan, we've been enjoying a decent start to spring with actual spring-like weather! This month, we've had an incredible variety of submissions for the March Perfect Pet Contest. Alongside the usual mix of playful puppies and curious kittens, we've also welcomed a charming goat and an adorable lamb into the competition.

The Estevan Humane Society, along with long-term foster caregivers, recently held a presentation for community members interested in fostering animals. The event highlighted the challenges and rewards of fostering, as well as the urgent need for more foster families, particularly during kitten season.

The City of Estevan is closing down a city block as crews are working to repair a water break.

The 1600 Block of Grundeen Crescent will be closed today with no through traffic.

The city thanks everyone for their patience while work is underway.

The province is reminding residents that the annual ban on pruning elm trees runs from April 1 to Aug. 31.

The ban is in place each year to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease.

The disease is caused by a fungus spread by elm bark beetles. As the weather warms, the beetles become more active and are attracted to fresh cuts on trees. Pruning during this period increases the risk of infection, putting elm trees in danger.