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New Saskatchewan Minister of Education Everett Hindley is looking at how the province will be testing kids in new ways.

The province released details of a plan this week to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program that will provide data on how students are doing in core subject areas.

It is part of what they're calling a renewed focus on getting back to basics in education.

The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night. 

The two-month tax break covers dozens of items, including children's clothes and toys, video games and consoles, Christmas trees, restaurant and catered meals, wine, beer, candy and snacks. It would take effect on Dec. 14 and run until Feb. 15, 2025.

Producers in agriculture are always looking at different ways to conduct their business more efficiently, and cattle producers are no exception. With the winter months always providing a challenge for ranchers to feed their cattle, bale grazing has become more popular in use. Lynnae Ylioja is a range management extension specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture in the Government of Saskatchewan who explains bale grazing and it’s benefits. 

Estevan Community Wellness is establishing itself in the community by releasing its newest plan to Estevan.

In an announcement at Affinity Place, some of the gathered members announced the initiative's new efforts to help keep Estevan safe and connected.

The group first began as a committee under a pilot project in 2023 - bringing together community members in various sectors in order to help promote wellness.

Shelley Veroba, a city councillor and a member of Estevan Community Wellness, talked about some of their hopes for the program.

The Santa Cause program is gearing up for another season of giving, providing gifts and support to local families in need during the Christmas season. According to Allie Connelly, a member of the Santa Claus Committee, the organization relies on donations to help ensure every child in the community has a gift to unwrap this holiday season.

"Santa Cause is our local organization that provides gifts for families in need during Christmas. We rely on generous donations to keep the committee running and bring joy to our community," Connelly explained.

While another weekend of snowfall is on the way for the southeast Environment Canada is letting people know it won't be as harsh as recent snowfalls.

With scattered flurries expected nightly across the weekend, some might expect that to continue the even drifting that we've seen so far this week.

Meteorologist Christy Climenhaga says that the weather we should expect will be a bit smoother with a bit of cold air expected.

The province's throne speech is catching the eye of numerous interests, with Estevan set to be affected in some way by the government's plans. That's why the Estevan Chamber of Commerce is taking a close look at what's coming from the province.

Executive Director Merissa Scarlett says that the priorities of healthcare, education, and affordability work well for the community.

Creighton Lodge ushered in the holiday season on Tuesday with a Christmas market that delighted both residents and the community.

“It was our first one we did at this size since COVID, and it went over really well,” said manager Shelley Veroba.

The event, designed to bring the holiday spirit to the lodge, allowed seniors to shop alongside their families or purchase gifts without leaving the facility.

A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications.

The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday.

It says he was serving under Operation Unifier, an Armed Forces program that trains Ukrainian military and security personnel in battlefield tactics and advanced military skills.

The military says Miller was an engineering officer with 24 years of experience in the Armed Forces.