Estevan

Cory J. Freitag
1986 – 2025

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Cory Freitag, late of Alameda, SK at the age of 38 years.

Saskatchewan residents in rural communities now have greater access to health care as the provincial government launches a new initiative allowing pharmacists to test for strep throat and ear infections, and prescribe treatment in a single visit.

Souris Family Pharmacy in Estevan is one of 27 pharmacies selected to offer ear infection assessments, while New Hope Pharmacy in Stoughton is among 11 pharmacies chosen to conduct strep throat and ear infection testing.

Once again, my slogan is "If you don't go, you can't show". I was out for a moose cruise when I came across these two boys roughing it up. At first it was just playing around and then separate and do it again. But after about 20 minutes things started getting a little more serious. The amount of ground that gets covered when a couple bulls decide to get at it is amazing. These two bulls were all over the place, back and forth, round and round, kicking up a little snow and making the clunking noise as their antlers banged together.

The southeast will soon get to hear from farm families around the areas as the Estevan Chamber of Commerce's Farm Family of the Year is entering its nomination period soon.

This year they're celebrating their 60th anniversary for the event, looking to celebrate agriculture in the Estevan area.

Executive Director Merissa Scarlett talks about how they want to see the community come together for the sector.

Georgina Minnie Oshmak (nee Walsh)

Georgina passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Long Term Care, Estevan, SK at the age of 94 years.

The Funeral Service for Georgina will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan, SK with Shirley Petterson officiating. The interment will take place at Estevan City Cemetery. The family invites everyone to join them at the Royal Canadian Legion (small hall) for the luncheon.

Those interested in relaying information from the fields to the masses can sign up to be a Volunteer Crop Reporter. Every year, producers, agrologists, and those simply interested in agriculture can sign up to be a volunteer crop reporter to help improve the quality of the weekly crop reports that the Ministry of Agriculture puts out. Tyce Masich, Crop Extension Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture recommends it to anyone interested. 

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach in responding to looming tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Moe and other premiers met virtually with the prime minister to discuss Trump's threat to slap 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods by Feb. 1, in response to concerns including border security.

Moe says he’s all for pushing back against the tariffs, if Trump follows through.

But the premier says he doesn’t want to see dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs that would hurt Canadians and industry.

Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production.

In an operational alert, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada says there is reason to believe people are depositing and withdrawing funds at online casinos to disguise proceeds from the traffic in deadly fentanyl and other opioids as wagers and winnings.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him would cut the number of federal public servants — but he doesn't mind if they work from home.

When asked by Radio-Canada on Tuesday if U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order sending federal workers back to the office five days a week is a good idea, Poilievre said that what matters is whether or not public servants do the work.

He said that work is not getting done now within the federal government, though he fell short of going into detail about public servants' productivity.

For our January Classroom of the Month delivery, we had the pleasure of visiting Hillcrest School. Hannah’s name was drawn, earning her and Mrs. Sydiaha’s Grade 1/2 class a delicious feast from KFC Estevan and treats from the Southern Plains Co-op.

It was a bitterly cold day outside, but the students’ warmth and enthusiasm made the visit unforgettable. We chatted about their favourite activities to enjoy on chilly winter days, with plenty of creative and cozy ideas shared by the class.