Estevan

Southeast Saskatchewan was rocked with heavy snowfall and wind chill values dipping to -35 Celsius due to an Alberta clipper that passed through the area. 

Snowfall values are still being calculated, but the weather agency estimated that 15 centimetres would fall in the area. Heavy winds were also experienced, with gusts reaching up to 60 km/h. As a result, highway conditions were in poor condition. Reports on social media showed that snowdrifts formed and blowing snow caused visibility to be reduced. 

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh began 2024 by propping up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. He is ending the year calling for Trudeau’s resignation.

Singh's gradual effort to limit his alliance with the Liberals hastened this week after Trudeau's finance minister quit, plunging the government into more political chaos and raising questions about whether Trudeau can even stay on as prime minister much longer.

A livestock producer from southeastern Manitoba says he is seeing the results of using regenerative agriculture principles on their farm.

Guy Bouchard farms in the Gardenton area. He explains that regenerative agriculture is farming with a sense of soil health and livestock health. Bouchard adds it is about thinking long-term and not just of short-term gains. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering his options after Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation Monday heightened calls for him to step down.

Freeland resigned as finance minister on Monday — the same day she was scheduled to present the fall economic statement and just days after Trudeau told her she would be moved out of the finance job.

Trudeau's decision appears to have backfired spectacularly, igniting a chorus of calls for him to resign, including from several Liberal MPs, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Toronto Star's editorial board.

Plenty of safety tips are here to deal with the Christmas season, though toys are also a key concern for anyone buying those for Christmas.

Health Canada sent out a recent release detailing some of the health risks that could come from those, ranging from what toy is appropriate for a child's age and what they're made out of.

Martha Rothe (née Haukeness)
1931 - 2024

Martha Rothe, 93, died on December 17, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, Sask. She was surrounded by the love of her family when her death came, after a brief illness.

In Martha's honour, her family will gather privately to celebrate her life. Her ashes will be laid to rest at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.

Hall Funeral Services in Estevan is caring for Martha's family - Dustin Hall, Funeral Director.

With a snowfall warning in effect for Estevan, it’s a good time to brush up on snow shovelling safety tips to avoid injury.

According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), snow shovelling often catches people off guard, leading them to rush through the task, which can result in issues such as cold exposure, fatigue, muscular strains, and even serious injuries, particularly to the lower back.

News broke early Monday morning that Chrystia Freeland had resigned as Finance Minister, and Deputy Premier, but would continue to serve as the Member of Parliament for her riding of University-Rosedale. The announcement, which was accompanied by a letter from Freeland to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that was described as a scathing rebuke of the direction the federal government is going in, came as a surprise to many across the nation, including Souris-Moose Mountain MP Dr. Robert Kitchen.  

Norine Lee-Ann Stein (Holmes)

1958 – 2024      

It is with saddened hearts that our family shares with you the sudden passing of Norine – our beloved wife and mother. Norine passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Regina General Hospital surrounded by her loving husband and sons.

A Graveside Service celebrating the Life of Norine will take place in the Spring of 2025 – arrangements will be announced at that time.

Estevan is seeing a big system hit the southeast today with heavy snow expected to cover the area.

The Alberta Clipper coming in has had Environment Canada evens end out a snowfall warning, with their forecast expecting 15-20 cm.

Meteorologist Stephen Berg talks about the system, saying that we'll see that hit today before the clock strikes noon.