Estevan

A regular occurrence in the winter is moose making their way within city limits. Senior Conservation Officer, Lindsey Leko, says this happens for a variety of reasons. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has demanded the federal government present a plan before Parliament to beef up border security as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose stiff tariffs on Canada.

Canada Post has presented the union representing some 55,000 striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said.

A statement issued Sunday said the framework includes proposals to bring greater flexibility to Canada Post's delivery model and shows "movement on other key issues" in the labour dispute that's stretching into the holiday season.

Saskatchewan’s mid-year financial report reveals a growing deficit, partly driven by adverse weather conditions that significantly impacted crop yields and quality across the province. Dry conditions, particularly during the summer, hurt harvests — especially canola — leading to higher crop insurance claims and an increase in agricultural expenses by over $385 million.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has received a significant land donation from George and Joni Greenhough in honour of George’s late father, WJ (Bill) Greenhough, a passionate advocate for preserving wild lands for both people and nature.

President-elect Donald Trump called his meeting with Justin Trudeau productive and said the prime minister made a commitment to work with the United States to end the drug crisis amid the threat of stiff tariffs.

Estevan Minor Football celebrated a successful year with a banquet and annual general meeting (AGM) earlier this week.

With more than 130 guests in attendance, including players and their families, the event highlighted the accomplishments of the past season and set goals for the next.

Pat Ford, president of Estevan Minor Football, reflected on the team’s standout achievements, noting a record-breaking offensive performance.

The Manitoba Métis Federation will be the first Métis group to sign a modern treaty with the federal government, bringing a near conclusion to a more than 150-year fight for recognition.

"I need to get some chapstick because I can't stop smiling," said Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand.

"This is one of the great times in our history, one of the truly historical moments that will live on forever."

With the disruption of mail services due to the strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, SGI is looking to update their customer information.

The Crown insurance company is sending high-priority mail via courier services. However, courier services aren’t able to deliver to P.O. boxes. With that in mind, they are asking customers who have a P.O. box to provide an alternate mailing address to ensure they receive important documents.

Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) provided $2.8 million in charitable gaming grants during the second quarter of 2024-25, benefiting more than 1,400 groups and organizations across the province.

"Our government is committed to ensuring that communities across Saskatchewan share in the benefits from gaming," said Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for LGS. "Hundreds of charitable and nonprofit groups throughout the province receive these funds every year, and we encourage more groups to apply."