Estevan

He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.

The candidates — former central banker Mark Carney, former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former government House leader Karina Gould and former MP Frank Baylis — spent much of the debate talking about the threat Trump poses to Canada's economy and sovereignty.

Carney said that Trump has changed since his first term and is now more "isolationist, more aggressive."

As prairie farmers prepare for the upcoming growing season, entomologist John Gavloski with Manitoba Agriculture is urging them to keep a close eye on flea beetles, an insect that continues to pose challenges for canola growers.

“Flea beetles have been a chronic test for a long time, and I would say just bank on the fact that they're going to be there in high levels,” 

He eXplained that ideal growing conditions could minimize the need for foliar spraying, but if cooler weather lingers and delays plant development, flea beetles could become a much bigger problem.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce is hoping to introduce some of its members to new ideas as its AGM is coming soon.

That'll include a guest speaker who will be talking about new services that could change the way people do business in the southeast.

Executive Director Merissa Scarlett talks about the speaker for the upcoming AGM.

Human trafficking isn’t limited to large cities—it can happen in towns and smaller communities across the province and country.

The RCMP is reminding the public of the importance of recognizing the signs of human trafficking and reporting suspected cases to police immediately.

The city of Estevan is announcing that a water break will be shutting down a major intersection in Estevan for a couple of days.

In their announcement, the intersection of 4th Street and 14th Avenue will be closed for repairs due to a water break.

The city announced that the closure will remain in effect until work is completed, which will include tonight and tomorrow.

The public is asked to avoid the area and follow designated detour routes until the repairs are finished.

Canadians have noticed an unexpected detail in Google Maps, where several provincial parks are labelled as "state parks," prompting questions and concern.

The issue came to light over the weekend as Canadians began sharing screenshots in Facebook groups dedicated to supporting Canadian businesses amid tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. The screenshots showed several provincial parks across Canada being mislabelled as "state parks" in Google Maps.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Estevan Fire Rescue responded to a series of calls over several days, including fire alarms, carbon monoxide incidents, vehicle collisions, and an elevator rescue. While no major injuries were reported, crews assisted in multiple situations across the city and surrounding areas.

On Feb. 18, around 9 a.m., crews were dispatched to a commercial fire alarm in the south-central area of the city. Smoke was found in the stairwell, which was determined to be caused by a mechanical failure in a pump. No fire was occurring, and crews assisted in ventilating the building.

Estevan police responded to a series of incidents over the weekend, including hit-and-runs, break-ins, fraud, drug-related charges and breaches of court conditions.

Officers received a report on Feb. 21 of a hit-and-run in the Pleasantdale area. A parked vehicle was struck on the street, damaging the driver’s side mirror. Police attended the scene, and the matter remains under investigation.

Another hit-and-run was reported from Feb. 7 in a grocery store parking lot. A statement was obtained, and the investigation is ongoing.

The city of Estevan is taking a look at its budget, with the final version to be shown in tonight's council meeting.

From that, the Estevan Chamber of Commerce has put together a survey of local businesses and what they think of the upcoming budget.

Executive Director Merissa Scarlett says they learned a bit even if the responses were limited.