Estevan

A growing number of Liberal MPs are banding together to convince Prime Minister Justin Trudeau it's time to step down, although he appears to retain support from his cabinet.

Trade Minister Mary Ng said Friday she had full confidence in Trudeau as word began to spread about a growing revolt. Ng was travelling back to Canada with Trudeau from Laos, where they were attending a summit of southeast Asian countries.

Stéphan Perreault and his team have been helping restore power in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene hit in late September, and they don't expect to be heading home any time soon.

They are some of the hundreds — possibly thousands — of Canadian line workers who have been called into service to help rebuild power grids after Helene and now Hurricane Milton have left millions of Americans in the dark.

With Thanksgiving this weekend plenty of families are getting their turkeys ready for the big day with the turkey industry hard artwork to get those onto the dinner table.

The industry has had some tough years recently, battling against the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) which has reduced stocks across North America.

Former public safety minister Bill Blair told a federal inquiry Friday he had no knowledge about delays in approving a spy service warrant in 2021 that may have included references to people in his own government.

A commission of inquiry into foreign interference has heard that it took 54 days for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service warrant application to be approved by Blair.

The average turnaround time for such applications is four to 10 days.

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.