Estevan

Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, says the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.

The federal Liberals are in the midst of consultations on the upcoming 2025 budget. While federal budgets typically are tabled in the spring, this one is set to land during the fall session of Parliament.

The RCMP is introducing a drone corridor along part of the Canada-U.S. border in an effort to boost security.

Drones are to patrol the border in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in what the RCMP says is a trial.

The force says the corridor has been established with help from Transport Canada and drone patrols will target illegal activity including smuggling and drug trafficking.

It says the corridor extends from the ground to 500 feet in the air and one nautical mile north of the border, or just under two kilometres.

A vision years in the making is finally taking shape on Wellock Road, as the Pebbles to Rocks Childcare Centre begins its transformation from blueprint to reality. The groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this summer marked a major milestone for Estevan’s newest childcare initiative, led by Executive Director Karolina Tamulaitiene.

“It feels almost unreal,” Tamulaitiene shared in a recent interview. “Every time I walk past the site, I’m flooded with gratitude and electric excitement. It’s more than just construction, it’s the heartbeat of a dream coming alive.”

The province of Saskatchewan has launched its official guide to the 2025-26 hunting season, as many are getting ready for the return of the season this fall. The guide includes multiple reminders for hunters about how to safely enjoy the hunting season this year.

Southeast Saskatchewan has seen some cloudy and rainy days for a good portion of the summer, but some upcoming weather could break the rainy streak and make for a decent summer atmosphere. The southeast will see a bit more rain today, with some smoke also lingering in the air following the weekend's air quality warning.

Crawford Luke, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says we'll start seeing improvements soon.

Estevan’s slo-pitch community wrapped up its B-side season with more than just bats and balls, it brought heart, hustle, and hope to the diamond.

Last Friday night, the Estevan Slo-Pitch League hosted a Home Run Derby fundraiser in support of the Help Aubrey Walk campaign, a local initiative raising funds for four-year-old Aubrey Dyck’s life-changing surgery. The event raised $410, with 23 batters and 27 donors stepping up to the plate.

The mayor of Richmound is calling for help from provincial officials.

In a recent update shared on Facebook by Richmound's Mayor Brad Miller, he claims Romana Didulo and others staying at the former Richmound school are pumping sewage into the park.

Referring to them as a "QAnon Cult", Miller shared a video of a hose that's pumping liquid away from the school and into the surrounding grounds, including the local ball diamonds and park. 

The Village of Macoun will undergo essential water well maintenance starting Monday, August 11 at 7:00 a.m., continuing through to Wednesday, August 13 at 11:00 p.m. During this three-day period, the well will be out of commission, and residents are being asked to significantly conserve water.

While basic needs such as dishes, bathing, and urgent laundry are permitted, the village has issued a strict ban on all outdoor water use. Residents are also asked to avoid long showers, baths, and unnecessary laundry to help preserve the limited water supply.

The southeast received quite the storm to start off the weekend, with a Friday night system tearing apart some roofs in towns and hitting hard with some hail. Other areas in Saskatchewan had received a tornado warning earlier in the day, but what hit the southeast didn't swirl but still brought damage.

Crawford Luke, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, takes a look back at what the system brought us.

Estevan Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) recently received a heartfelt gift from siblings Abigail and Audree Jutras, who donated $500 raised from the sale of their 4H steers.

This generous gift will help young players pay their season fees and stay on the ice. The Jutras sisters’ donation highlights the strong community support that keeps local hockey thriving.

While the aid will be distributed confidentially to those in need, EMHA says the gratitude from players, families, and coaches is shared by everyone involved in the hockey family.