Estevan

The Big Six quarterfinals are set to heat up this week, with the defending champion Moosomin Rangers taking on the KW Oil Kings in one of the most anticipated matchups.

Rangers head coach Ferrel Horn said his team is ready for the challenge.

“We’re not totally healthy, but we’ve been struggling with that all season,” he said. “But we’re good in our roster, and we are a pretty deep roster, so we should make out OK.”

Earlier this week, the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), announced they’ve committed $11.8 million of funding over the next five years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC). With the CWRC’s previous funding agreement with the CDC expiring this year, CWRC’s president Lori-Ann Kaminski knew that this was a deal that needed to be done. 

Eight fatal collisions have taken place on Saskatchewan roadways this year, leading to 11 deaths between Jan. 1 and 29.

During the same period in 2024, there were two fatal collisions and three deaths.

“These numbers are extremely concerning to see,” said Superintendant Grant St. Germaine, officer in charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services. “We must all do our part and ask ourselves, ‘What can be done to make Saskatchewan roads safer?’ We all have a part to play in reversing this tragic trend.”

The southeast has been coasting through the week with some above-average temperatures and clear skies, but the coming weekend will see a change in fortunes with chilly air and blowing snow.

That begins tomorrow with a system set to hit in the morning, which will persist into Saturday.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg gives the rundown for the first of a bitter weekend.

The deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night is likely the result of unique air traffic patterns in the area and shouldn't cause wider fears over air safety, says an aviation expert.

John Gradek, who teaches aviation management at McGill University, said the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has seen rising activity over the years while military aircraft also frequently fly in the area to make it a higher-risk airspace.

Estevan's city budget is available for public viewing, and feedback can be provided in several ways.

One option is a survey by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce, focused on feedback from the business community.

“We’re just focusing on our members and getting feedback into the city. We want to make sure our businesses know they have a voice, and I think it’s vital to contribute and provide input to the city to help make good budget decisions,” said Merissa Scarlett, executive director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he still plans to force a spring election when Parliament returns at end of March.

He says that before that vote to topple the Liberal government happens, he could work with the governing party for about two months to rush through Parliament relief measures for workers who could be affected by a looming tariff war with the U.S.

Devon Robert Gonas

1987 – 2025

Devon passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the age of 37 years.

A Celebration of Devon’s Life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club at 2:00 p.m. In Estevan, Sask. with Shirley Petterson officiating.  A luncheon and fellowship will take place after the service.

With the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump re-asserting that a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports could take effect as soon as February 1st, Saskatchewan’s economy is bracing for the potential impact. Golden West Business Commentator Paul Martin weighed in on what this could mean for the province and Canada as a whole. 

Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come to Canada on three-year emergency visas since 2022 face an uncertain future as their temporary resident permits come closer to expiring, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress warned Wednesday.

Congress executive director Ihor Michalchyshyn said he met with Immigration Minister Marc Miller last week to ask his department to automatically renew the visas for another three years.