Estevan

An Alberta clipper swept through the area yesterday bringing heavy snowfall and cold temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Dejardins explains tonight will see similarly cold temperatures before less severe weather moves in. 

“Just one more kind of cooler night. We're expecting wind chills into the minus 30s overnight tonight. Not quite extreme warning criteria but still will be pretty cold nonetheless.” 

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The family of a 52-year-old man who received medical assistance in dying while on a day pass from a Vancouver psychiatric hospital has launched a constitutional challenge to the procedure's legal framework.

The notice of civil claim filed Friday at the B.C. Supreme Court says the businessman and father of three, who suffered chronic back pain and long-term mental illness, suffered wrongful death in December 2022.

It accuses Dr. Ellen Wiebe and her clinic of malpractice, though none of the allegations have been proven in court.

Farm Credit Canada or FCC have announced the recipients of their 2024 FCC 4-H Club Fund. This fund helps provide 4-H clubs across Canada with money to use in their operations. The FCC Club Fund has been in operation since 2013 and has given out over $1 million to over 2100 4-H clubs across Canada. Hugh Maynard is the interim CEO with 4-H Canada, who understands the impact this funding can have. 

According to the latest quarterly population report from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's population has topped 1,246,000 for the first time.

Their report states that there were 1,246,691 people living in Saskatchewan as of October 1, 2024, with the province increasing by 6,826 people over the past quarter and 26,989 people over the past year.

That created a quarterly population increase of 0.55 per cent, which was the second highest among provinces and higher than the national average.  

The recent snowstorm in southeast Saskatchewan posed different challenges for communities, but local mayors in Lampman and Roche Percée are optimistic as they navigate the aftermath.

In Lampman, Mayor Scott Greening detailed the town’s ongoing efforts to manage snow removal following a heavy snowstorm compounded by mechanical issues with snow-clearing equipment. “Anyone driving a car in town should probably wait until we get the streets plowed,” Greening advised, noting that vehicles with higher clearance have less trouble navigating the deep snow.

Brenda Johnston
1960 - 2024

Brenda's family broken-heartedly announces her passing at the Southeast Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin, Sask. on December 15, 2024, at the age of 64.

A service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held at the Kisbey Recreation Centre, Kisbey, Sask. on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Brenda’s niece, Holly Galbraith will be the Celebrant. A private family interment will take place at the Arcola Cemetery, earlier in the day.

Saskatchewan has seen good growth over 2023, with the latest Statistics Canada report showing that the province's GDP has been advancing rapidly.

According to their latest data, Saskatchewan is tied for second among all Canadian provinces for growth in 2023.

Real GDP rose by 2.3 per cent from 2022 to 2023, surpassing the national average increase of 1.2 per cent. Saskatchewan's real GDP value remains at an all-time high of $77.9 billion.

Environment Canada says that the southeast saw quite the system overnight, with that leaving high amounts of snowfall.

That stretched across mainly the southern area, though areas as far north as North Battlefords also saw a decent pile of snow.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says while they don't have a report for Estevan, the surrounding areas paint a picture for the southeast.

You're invited to ring in 2025 at the Estevan Legion on the 31st as they have Kelly J. Gill & the Hired Guns coming to town.

Doors open at 8 with refreshments, music starts at 9 and they will have a midnight lunch as well. Tickets are only $30 and available by e-transfer legion60@sasktel.net or at the Estevan Legion office.

Kelly joined Lyle on the Big Breakfast Show this morning on Country 106.1