Estevan

Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.

The advisory for the United States follows another update for travel to China, where Canadians with dual citizenship have been warned to use Canadian credentials when presenting to Chinese authorities.

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister are officially kicking off their campaigns today, vowing to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has confirmed a federal election will be called on April 28, speaking outside Rideau Hall after requesting Parliament be dissolved.

Carney will be running in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

The Nepean riding has been held by Liberal MP Chandra Arya for the last decade, but the party recently revoked his nomination.

As technology advances, cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a dual role—both as a tool for businesses and a weapon for cybercriminals. Small businesses, often lacking extensive cybersecurity resources, are particularly vulnerable.

The provincial budget is showing the southeast that there will be some new spending coming to the area, even if specifics aren't quite clear yet. 

For the upcoming fiscal year, the Ministry of Education will receive $3.5 billion, an increase of $183 million, or 5.5 per cent, over the previous year. However the funding itself still needs to go through the collective bargaining agreement between the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and the province to see exactly where that goes.

Several of Canada's premiers called for the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers on Friday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Carney was meeting with premiers at the Canadian War Museum Friday afternoon to discuss the federal government's response to Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "we need a united Canada."

The provincial budget delivered Wednesday contained $3.5 billion for education, an increase of 5.5 per cent from the 2024-25 budget. This included $2.4 billion for school operating funding and $191.3 million for school capital projects.  

Part of the operating funding will be going towards the creation of 50 specialized classrooms, explained Everett Hindley, the Minister of Education.  

The Carbon Tax's consumer side is set to be taken off on April 1st, lowering costs on some consumer items. That includes the price of gas, diesel, and any item which could potentially be impacted by shipping costs.

For the city, the tax coming off brings a few opportunities, according to Mayor Tony Sernick.

The Community Safety Net program, originally introduced by the former school resource focuses on providing safety education for youth and seniors. Run by a Canadian organization specializing in safety awareness, the program offers educational books funded through community donations.

“We thank the members of the Estevan community that supported the cause, because without them we can’t continue with this initiative, and it’s a really great program,” said Constable Danielle Stephany of the Estevan Police Service.

After 4 incredible years, this weekend marks the final episode of the Canadian Country Showcase. I want to take a moment to send out a massive THANK YOU to all the amazing artists who have joined me on the show over the years and, of course, to YOU – the listeners – for tuning in, supporting, and sharing in all the special moments along the way.

From celebrating big wins to debuting brand-new music and everything in between, it’s been an unforgettable ride.

The Saskatchewan RCMP are warning people in the province with a list of 10 currently wanted individuals, some of which may be in the southeast.

They released that list earlier today as a way to remind people of what to do if they see a wanted individual.

The names on the list that may be present in the southeast include:

John Alfonso ANASARIAS