Estevan

While there is never a dull moment here in the 'Land of Living Skies', the honking sounds at this time of year have more people looking up, as Geese are migrating south for winter. With thousands gathered recently in the area, we asked Katherine Conkin, the Provincial Game Bird Biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment just how far these birds will travel, and how they can track them throughout their journey.

She said post-harvest fields like the ones in our area have plenty of available food, such as grain and grubs, for Snow Geese and Ross's Geese.

The head of the United Nations refugee agency says it is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers.

Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, met with the prime minister in Ottawa on Monday.

His visit comes a little more than a week after the federal government announced plans to cut overall immigration levels by 20 per cent for 2025 — a cut that includes refugees and protected persons.

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday as a chaotic presidential campaign reaches its peak in a deeply divided United States, where voters in only a handful of battleground states will choose the country’s path forward.

Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have presented starkly different visions for America's future, but polling shows the two remain in a dead heat. 

Harvest is pretty much complete in the prairie provinces and we are entering the time of year when plans are starting for 2025. Over the next several months, many big events will be held from conferences to trade shows and more. Some of these events focus on woman and all they bring to the industry.

The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Radiothon starts today, Tuesday Nov. 5, and continues through Wednesday, Nov. 6, raising money for cardiac and respiratory care at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. 

This 22nd edition of the radiothon, presented by CIBC Wood Gundy, features donation matching by major sponsors Gord and Barb Broda. The Brodas will match donations up to $150,000. 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is condemning violence that erupted Sunday when Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in Brampton, Ont., as police announced three people have been charged in the clash.

Visits by Indian officials to the temple in Brampton and another in Surrey, B.C., were met with protests from demonstrators seeking a separate Sikh nation called Khalistan.

The City of Estevan will see one worker who has spent her whole career leave her office this winter with Helen Fornwald announcing her departure.

Fornwald worked with the city for 34 years, most recently working as the city's Safety Coordinator who worked with the city's infrastructure projects and other areas around Estevan.

With civic elections just around the corner on Nov. 13, most southeast Saskatchewan communities have filled their council positions by acclamation. However, a few communities still face contested races, allowing voters to shape their local leadership.

Here’s a snapshot of the ongoing municipal elections:

Alameda: Michelle Kreiger was acclaimed as mayor, with Brad Betté, Matthew Faber, Angela Millar, and Kirsten Tanghe also acclaimed as councillors. Two council seats remain vacant.

As Estevan prepares to vote on whether to add a third ice rink to the city’s sports facilities, nearby communities are watching closely. For smaller towns like Midale, the potential shift could mean more than just a new rink—it could alter the dynamics of regional collaboration and community engagement.

Lois Feaver, Recreation Director of Midale, expressed both admiration for Estevan’s existing facilities and concern about the potential impacts a new rink could have on surrounding communities.

Aileen (Adair) Belva

November 10, 1931 – October 28, 2024

Aileen passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Redvers Centennial Haven at the age of 92 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Maryfield Cemetery at 1:00pm. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Aileen to the Maryfield Sunrise Villa, PO Box 340, Maryfield, SK S0G 3K0.