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World Humanitarian Day is designated as day to honour people who risk everything to do good.

Being a humanitarian should be the world’s safest job, instead, it has become one of the most dangerous.

From conflict zones to disaster-stricken regions, aid workers face increasing threats, including violence, abduction, and harassment. According to the Aid Worker Security Database, 265 aid workers have died this year so far increasing the likelihood that 2025 will surpass 2024 as the deadliest year on record (383 deaths) for humanitarian workers.

The Federal Government announced the designated and buffer areas for the 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral Program this week.

The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows livestock producers in prescribed areas, who are forced to sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, excess moisture or flooding, to defer a portion of their income from sales until the following tax year.

Estevan Police and Estevan Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of King Street and Spruce Drive.

One vehicle was t-boned while the other sustained heavy front-end damage and had to be towed from the scene.

Emergency crews worked to clear the intersection and ensure public safety.

No further details have been released at this time.

The Board of Police Commissioners looked at some of Estevan's latest statistics at last night's meeting. They compared some of the figures for June and July with their 2024 counterparts, the five-year average, and more, with Police Chief Jamie Blunden giving context for the figures.

Blunden gave a general overview of the summer's activities to start the meeting off, taking a look at one area that did see an increase.

As the heat beats down on the southeast, many will be going for cold treats like ice cream, but may find prices raised. That's similarly reported for other foods, as the most recent Consumer Price Index numbers from Statistics Canada showed a 3.17 per cent increase year-over-year in food prices.

Sylvain Charlebois, an Agri-Food Professor at Dalhousie University, talks about some of the factors influencing some of the cool treats this summer.

A major theft at an Estevan laundromat was among several incidents local police dealt with on Aug. 19.

EPS says two suspects damaged a coin machine and stole about $5,000 in change from a laundromat on the 600 block of 4th Street. The Forensic Identification Unit and patrol members attended the scene, where they gathered surveillance footage and physical evidence. 

The two suspects are pictured below: 

Estevan Minor Baseball (EMB) wrapped up its summer season this week with an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of players, coaches, and umpires across all age groups.

“It was a hot evening, definitely reminded us of baseball season, but it was good to get together to celebrate some of the accomplishments of our teams,” said EMB treasurer Kevin Sliva. “We had a couple of teams that were provincial silver medalists this year, but it was also important to recognize individual contributions and celebrate those athletes.”

The clock is ticking - later today, the deals on the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction will evaporate. Hundreds of items are up for grabs with massive discounts on items from local retailers. Some items don't have bids on them yet, so you could be walking away with some AMAZING DEALS!

When Jeffery Straker steps onto the stage at the Coal Creek Festival on August 23, he’ll be doing something he’s never done before: performing beside the iconic Roche Percee Rocks.

It’s a fitting milestone for an artist whose music is steeped in the stories and landscapes of the prairies. The Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter pianist has built a career on weaving everyday moments into song, drawing comparisons to the likes of Kris Kristofferson and Jackson Browne. His most recent album, Great Big Sky, earned him a Canadian Folk Music Award earlier this year.

Two southeast golfers are proudly representing the region and the province on the national stage this week.

Marcus Friess of Estevan and Dallas Lequyer of Carlyle are both competing at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships in Vancouver, which teed off today. The tournament brings together some of the best amateur golfers from across the country, giving Friess and Lequyer the opportunity to showcase their skills against top national competition.