Estevan

New candidates are stepping up to the plate with the federal election underway, with the Conservative Party of Canada also floating a new candidate with the upcoming retirement of Souris-Moose Mountain MP Dr. Robert Kitchen.

Following a candidacy run, the party selected current Moosomin MLA Steven Bonk to run for the CPC. Since then, he's been on a tour of southeast communities hosting meet-and-greets.

Why are you running for Souris-Moose Mountain?

Another Saturday night at Art Concepts saw a celebration of Canadian music, featuring a stripped-down acoustic performance by SCMA Band of the Year Munro & Patrick. The duo delivered a nostalgic set of Canadian rock favourites, while also shining a spotlight on original music from homegrown talent.

With a focus on highlighting the uniqueness of Canadian artistry, Munro reflected on the timing and significance of the show.

The Macoun Youth Group of Awesome hosted a spaghetti night fundraiser and silent auction on Friday night, raising over $3,000 for the youth group.

The annual event included a by-donation spaghetti dinner prepared and served by the youth, alongside a silent and live auction. A big-ticket item from the night was a quilt made by members of the church, which was purchased for $300 then donated back to be auctioned off for another $225. 

The tariff situation, between the US putting reciprocal tariffs across many nations, and China placing tariffs on Canadian agricultural products, has had a big impact, and here in Saskatchewan, work is underway to make sure we're not affected too badly. Estevan-Big Muddy MLA, Lori Carr, is one of the people looking to see how Saskatchewan can respond to those.

Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."

With downtown construction progressing, the Downtown Business Association is looking ahead to the return of one of its most popular events.

“One thing we’re really excited about this year is our street dance will be back on Fourth and the city and ASL, all those people have assured us that we’re going to have it back down on Fourth, so July 19, we’re aiming for that,” said Laurel Buck, chairperson of the DBA and owner of A&A Jewellery.

However, Buck said the annual summer street fair may take a break this year.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.

Poilievre unveiled his party's plan for veterans during a press conference in Nepean, the suburban Ottawa community that contains the neighbouring ridings where he and Carney are running. 

Carney did not have any public events scheduled. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's itinerary shows he will hold an evening event in Timmins, Ont.

A recent fundraiser hosted in partnership with Eddie Webster's raised $4,000 for the Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC), and organizer Bonnie Chepil-Kvamme says the support from the community has made a meaningful difference.

“It definitely has a large impact on the EPYC Youth Centre,” said Chepil-Kvamme. “It will go toward our rent, toward snacks and toward our programming.”

With the federal election underway, a number of different organizations want to have their voices heard with different priorities around the province. For the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA), they want to make sure that whatever policies are adopted support growth and keep Saskatchewan's residents safe.

Randy Goulden, president of SUMA, lays out their campaign to have their voices heard.