Estevan

In the wake of sharp criticism from Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman about delays and deficiencies in the government’s wildfire evacuation response, Premier Scott Moe announced new supports for displaced residents on Wednesday, while acknowledging the province must do more to help affected families. 

Leo J. Olheiser
1940 -2025

Assaults nearly tripled in Estevan last month, prompting police to monitor a broader rise in crimes against persons, which are up 13 per cent compared to the five-year average.

So far in 2025, there have been 73 reported crimes against persons, compared to the five-year average of 64.

Estevan Police Chief Jamie Blunden said the spike is largely driven by a rise in assault cases, which increased from eight in May 2024 to 21 in May 2025.

Stacy Kelly Severight Kakakaway
1985 - 2025

Stacy passed away in Regina, Sask. on May 30, 2025 at the age of 39.

The Wake will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the White Bear Community Hall, White Bear First Nations, Sask. The Traditional Feast will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the same location, followed by the Funeral Service. Burial will take place at Kakakaway Cemetery.

It was a strong showing for Estevan hockey programs during this year’s Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Draft, with several local players hearing their names called and the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins adding a number of promising young prospects to their organization.

The Bruins made five selections in the 2009-born draft. With the fifth overall pick, they selected forward Ramy Borowsky from the Tisdale Trojans. At 18th overall, they chose defenceman Orsen Poll from the Yorkton U18 AAA Maulers.

US-produced alcohol is making its way back into Saskatchewan stores as the province has rescinded the earlier ban on beer and liquor products. The ban was put in place as a response to a 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian imports.

Now the ban is coming off, and the provincial government is sending out a statement to explain the decision:

A donation from a community business is helping the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's MRI project get closer to becoming a reality. Estevan Motors Ltd. gave $50,000 in a single donation, helping out the fundraiser greatly.

Dustin Sands, partner and general manager, says making that donation goes a long way to helping out Estevan

"It's just nice to have something like that locally, so it would just benefit the community and the surrounding community, I guess as well. So we just thought it was the right thing to contribute to."

The Southeast TechHub (SETH) has relaunched RISE: the Rural Innovation Startup Ecosystem — a free, 10-month program designed to support entrepreneurs across southeast Saskatchewan. First introduced in 2023, the program gained attention when two Grade 12 students won $22,500 for their portable irrigation system. Now backed by SaskPower, RISE is returning to help turn more local ideas into global solutions, with a focus on energy, agriculture, and rural innovation.

The Village of Roche Percee is gearing up for the first-ever Roche Percee Days on July 12 — a brand-new summer tradition packed with local pride. With a full day of activities, from a craft show and car show to a pig roast and evening cabaret, the celebration also serves as a fundraiser to help add a new kitchen and bathroom to the village hall.

To share the details and invite everyone out, Mayor Jay Riedel joined the SUN 102 Morning Show.

“Hope to see everybody come out — it’s going to be a fun, full day of entertainment. You won’t be bored!”

As the Energy City Ex prepares to welcome the community this Friday, residents have taken to social media to express their concerns about the 'cashless' option that will be available during the event. 

The Estevan Exhibition Association (EEA) announced that it will be offering debit and credit options as a payment method at the gate entrance, beer gardens, and the cabaret grounds. People on social media have thought that cash will no longer be taken during the event. President Crystal Ross noted that this is not the case.