Estevan

Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.

But some former Liberal advisers are split on how quickly the process should move.

With Parliament set to resume March 24, there's little time for Trudeau's successor to actually lead before the government surely falls at the earliest confidence vote. 

But having a quick leadership race provides little time for the party electorate to get to know the candidates.

Shelley Krobel
1960 – 2024

Shelley Kim Krobel, aged 64, of Estevan, Saskatchewan, was called to Heaven on December 22, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Shelley Kim Krobel leaves behind a legacy of love, creativity, and cherished memories that will be forever etched in the hearts of all who knew her. She made this world a better place and her adventurous spirit and kindness to others was inspirational to all that knew her. 

At the start of 2023, Wendy Godfrey made a New Year’s resolution that would change her life: walk every day, no matter the weather. What began as a challenge to stay consistent has since blossomed into more than 730 days of commitment, proving that when you set a goal and stick to it, nothing is impossible.

After welcoming Lilo the dog into her life, Godfrey started walking more but admitted it wasn’t always easy to stay consistent. Cold weather and other excuses led to some missed days.

With Canada's Prime Minister resigning from his post, the world of federal politics is experiencing quite a shakeup.

Announced this morning, Justin Trudeau will be stepping down from the position when a new leader is elected to lead the Liberal Party.

The change in leadership won't change some people's opinions about the party, explains Souris-Moose Mountain MP Robert Kitchen.

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.

The move means the legislative agenda will be reset once the House of Commons reconvenes in March and some key pieces of legislation for the government may die on the order paper. 

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.

The Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) is preparing for a soft-reopening this Thursday, January 9, 2025, with a special community awareness event to welcome youth and their families.

Michelle Walsh, Chair of the Board of Directors with EPYC, said, “We ended off our year working really hard to bring in some new staff to get some consistent programming coming in. This event is not just about reopening but also about making the community more aware of what EPYC offers for youth aged 11 to 17.”

It is with deep sorrow that we announce Lowell Holmgren’s peaceful passing on December 17, 2024, in Saskatoon at Royal University Hospital.

Lowell was born in Estevan SK on March 11, 1935, the youngest son of Peter B and Ella Holmgren.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth (nee Carlson); daughter Vicki (Brian Rushton); grandchildren Danita (Jeremy Janzen), Keri (Cory Taylor), Nathan (Ashley) Rushton, Jeffrey Lowell (Jocelyn) Rushton; great grandchildren Isaiah, Jacob, Rowan, Elizabeth, Wolfgang, Bentley Lowell, Stevie, Alexa, and Zelene; and numerous nieces and nephews.

2024 was a year with some chilly nights and scorching days, with Environment Canada taking a look back at all the data they got over the year.

That comes in from their stations across Saskatchewan, with some areas seeing different results this year.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins details the results of that work.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party.

Here is a timeline of Trudeau's rise to party leadership and prime minister, and the events that led him to give it all up. 

Oct. 14, 2008: Trudeau is elected as a Liberal member of Parliament in the Montreal riding of Papineau in a narrow victory over the Bloc Québécois. He served as an Opposition MP during the Conservative minority government.

April 5, 2009: Trudeau is named Liberal critic for youth and multiculturalism.