Estevan

The Estevan Police Service is gearing up for another successful year of its annual toy drive, known as "Pack the Cruiser." This initiative, which partners with local elementary schools, invites students and their families to donate toys for the Angel Tree program, helping bring holiday joy to families in need.

The Liberal government’s move to order the shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company’s Canadian employees in limbo. 

Ottawa hasn't publicly specified the date by which TikTok has to comply, and while the company has pledged to fight the order in court, it's also talking to the government in hopes of finding a "solution."

Ottawa's plan to send prohibited firearms to Ukraine to fight the Russian incursion has some experts scratching their heads, while staunch Ukraine supporters worry it could unintentionally pit aggrieved gun owners against the war effort.

The Liberal government announced last week it will work with Canadian businesses to donate select weapons banned in Canada to Ukraine, though details about the new plan remain sparse even days later.

Cereals Canada is celebrating the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and Indonesia, a development poised to strengthen ties between the two countries and create new opportunities for Canadian grain farmers and exporters. The agreement, which takes effect in 2026, eliminates tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, establishes clear trade guidelines, and introduces a pioneering provision on agricultural biotechnology, a first for Indonesia in any trade deal. 

As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its 25th day, the postal service warned that a speedy resolution is unlikely. 

In a statement Monday, Canada Post said the latest proposals from the union widen the gap between the two parties, claiming the union has in some cases increased its demands. 

The City of Estevan has been having discussions about how they'll help out community non-profits going forward for those looking to host events in the city.

The list of ways that the city can help those groups involve donations of equipment, volunteers, and a reduction in fees for using facilities such as Affinity Place.

The councillors chose the following options that were recommended by Leisure Services Manager Erin Wilson:

Estevan Fire Rescue (EFR) responded to multiple incidents this week, including vehicle fires and a vehicle rollover. 

On December 2, 2024, at around 1:30 p.m., EFR was dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover south of the city. Crews, along with EPS, RCMP, and EMS, responded to the scene. No entrapment or injuries were reported, and EFR assistance was not required.

Estevan Fire Rescue is one of the organizations that has been helping to get more toys into children's hands this Christmas thanks to a recent toy drive.

They held that at the Canadian Tire in Estevan on December 7th, with donations accepted over a few hours.

Justin Herod, a lieutenant for EFR, talks about the day's donations and how it felt to hold that.

With ice-covered roads being reported across the province and a number of highways reporting treacherous conditions, SGI is giving tips on how to keep safe on the road.

Spokesperson Michaela Solomon talks about the conditions and what people can do to make sure they're travelling safely.

A fire destroyed a home in Macoun last night, with crews battling the blaze until 10 a.m. this morning.

“We arrived on scene, and the garage was fully engulfed; it had already spread to the ceiling,” said Laverne Hockey, Fire Chief for Midale. “The house was attached, and we started putting water on it to contain the fire. We called Estevan for mutual aid, and they came out and gave us a hand, which was awesome.”

Despite the quick spread, no injuries were reported, and everyone made it out safely.