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Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors.

This drone image provided by Kairat Kassymbekov shows flooding from Hurricane Milton in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (Kairat Kassymbekov via AP)

A former public safety minister says he is very worried the unfolding conversation about some parliamentarians being complicit in foreign interference is becoming a "kangaroo court." 

Marco Mendicino told a commission of inquiry into foreign meddling Thursday it is important to follow due process under the law before jumping to conclusions about the conduct of parliamentarians. 

With election season on the horizon for the southeast with both municipal and provincial outings, people are looking to be informed about their choices more than ever.

That's why this fall the Estevan Chamber of Commerce is holding two different forums, one for the provincial candidates and one for the municipal candidates, here in Estevan.

The Life and Legacy of
Thelma E. Loeffler (Turton)
1940 – 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thelma Loeffler, late of Manor, SK on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

The campaign is in full swing for the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. We are reaching out to the leaders of the parties of the province and will be asking them the same set of questions.  

Scott Moe is the leader of the Saskatchewan Party and will be running in the riding of Rosthern-Shellbrook. We caught up with him on Thursday morning. 

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How does it feel to finally be on the official campaign trail after what seems to have been a summer of campaigning? 

James J. Emmel
1952 – 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of James Emmel, age 72 years on October 7, 2024.

As per James’ request there will not be a formal service. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

The Estevan Speedway was very near and dear to James’ heart so in memory of James, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Auto Racing Association 2000 INC., Box 1543, Estevan, SK, S4A 2L7.

The campaign is in full swing for the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. We are reaching out to the leaders of the parties of the province and will be asking them the same set of questions.  

Jon Hromek is the leader of the Sask United Party and will be running in the riding of Lumsden Morse. We caught up with him on Thursday morning. 

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How does it feel to finally be on the official campaign trail after what seems to have been a summer of campaigning? 

While there are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving, many people will have enjoyed sitting down to a nice juicy turkey.

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two biggest seasons for turkey consumption,  but over the last few years, the industry has launched a campaign to broaden that reach.

Chair of the Turkey Farmers of Canada  Darren Ference says more and more people are now eating whole turkeys or turkey parts throughout the year.

The latest job data from Statistics Canada was released Friday morning, and it showed the unemployment rate in southeast Saskatchewan was down in September, despite fewer people working in the region.  

The Regina-Moose Mountain Economic Region, which includes Weyburn and Estevan, had an unemployment rate of 5.9 per cent in September. This was down slightly from 6.1 per cent in August. Despite the drop, 1600 fewer people were working in the region, primarily in Regina.  

The Thanksgiving long weekend is looking to be a seasonably chilly one as the warmth we've had over the week will go away for a few days.

Environment Canada is expecting the temperatures over the weekend to be only a few degrees over the seasonal averages, compared to the 10+ degree difference felt over this week.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg says that the start looks like it'll be a bit more welcoming.