Estevan

A busy weekend for the Big Six Hockey League as teams were on the ice for both playoffs and the provincials over the last few days.

For their playoffs, the KW Oil Kings fell 6-3 to the Moosomin Rangers, sealing the series 3-0.

The Rangers will now face off against the Carlyle Cougars in the second round, with game dates yet to be decided.

The provincials were also ongoing with the Carnduff Red Devils taking on the Canora Cobras in the SHA Senior C South Quarterfinal's second match, following a 5-2 loss last week.

The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by United States President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.

"I'm just saying that in order to respect international law, you don't threaten your neighbours by invasion," Stéphane Dion said.

Trump has said he wouldn’t rule out using military force to take over Greenland, which is part of Denmark. 

Trump said again Sunday that he wants to see Canada become a U.S. state after being asked about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent comments saying that Trump is not joking. 

The over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association and Grain Growers of Canada are calling on the Government of Canada to reverse its decision to administer the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation.

Connie Hagel was presented with a King Charles III Coronation Medal on Saturday for her contributions to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada.

Estevan Police Chief Jamie Blunden, who presented the award, said only 50 of these medals were distributed in recognition of MADD Canada efforts, with just one awarded in Saskatchewan.

“To be eligible for the award, recipients had to make a significant contribution to Canada, a province, a region, or a local community,” said Blunden. “I think she’s done an incredible job here in Saskatchewan for the community of Estevan.”

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan is continuing to call for a "de-escalation" of the potential trade war with the United States.

Moe spoke to the media on Monday morning, saying he supported the federal government's first round of retaliatory tariffs. However, later in the day, the federal government was able to buy more time with a 30-day postponement.

Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to allies is drawing skeptical reactions from those who say her government neglected the sector over the past decade.

The former finance minister's policy statement on jobs and growth, released on Feb. 5, includes a pledge to "seize the opportunity to make Canada an energy superpower, from powering our grids with hydro to exporting liquefied natural gas to our allies."

U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada — not to mention his musings about making the country the 51st American state — have unleashed an uncharacteristic wave of patriotism across the country, marked by acts big and small. From flag-inspired Montreal bagels to Super Bowl boycotts, here are some of the ways Canadians are expressing their displeasure with U.S. actions and showing home-country pride.

The Estevan Cadet groups held a parade last night which was attended by a special guest who changed up the night.

Lt. Col. Kevin Diduck, the commanding officer of the regional Cadet Support Unit Northwest was in attendance, who is the superior officer for Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the territories.

He says that he attended what was mostly a regular parade night with an extra event.

An annual Golden West event is returning to DiscoverEstevan.com next week. 

Our Discover Estevan Online Auction is putting forward a number of great items starting February 12th, with those coming from a number of local businesses. The auction will hold everything from gift cards to local restaurants and hotel stays, to great local products and services. 

You can already register for the Online Auction by heading to the Discover Estevan Online Auction page to register. 

The Estevan Police Service is starting 2025 fresh with some new opportunities and new faces.

With Police Chief Jamie Blunden starting his first full year with the force he's looking to bring some different thoughts to the group.