Weeklong downpour wraps up with Estevan receiving nearly 100 millimetres
Estevan is finally getting away from all the rain that's been bogging down the area beginning today, with a new system on the horizon. The recent weather has included some intense showers near the end of last week and some less intense rainfall at the start of this week.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg takes a look at what we saw during the most intense storms seen last week.
Cattle and calves reported missing in southeast, with ranchers asking for help
A southeast farm is asking people to keep their eyes open after a number of their cattle have recently gone missing.
Amy Mutton posted on Facebook Tuesday that 41 cows of theirs had gone missing from their field, located off a grid road near North Portal, south of Highway 18.
Mutton believes that those cattle may have been gone missing sometime in the past couple of weeks.
The cattle are all a mixture of red and black, branded with S-M. Mutton asks that people report any suspicious activities they witness to the RCMP.
Spenst, James
James “Jim” Clifford Spenst
1926 – 2025
With sadness, and gratitude for a full and memorable life, Jim Spenst’s family announces his passing in Toronto, ON, surrounded by the love of his family, on May 7, 2025, aged 99.
A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan. A luncheon will follow, after which a family interment will take place at the Estevan City Cemetery.
Guest, Dean
Dean Earl Guest
1956 - 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dean Earl Guest on May 16, 2025, in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 68.
A Memorial Service for Dean will be held at Prairie Place Complex, Arcola, Saskatchewan on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment will follow at the Arcola Cemetery, after which all are invited to join Dean's family for lunch and a time of visiting and remembrance at Prairie Place Complex.
Richard Dyke sentenced to 17 years in prison
In a historic sentence, Richard Dyke was sentenced to 17 years in prison for multiple sexual offences against children in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday.
The sentence was handed down by Judge Brian Hendrickson is the longest sentence ever handed out in Saskatchewan for sexual offences against children.
Dyke, 48, was in the court and sat in the inmate’s box looking down for the majority of the proceedings.
Union says Canada Post offers 'fall short' as strike deadline nears
The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go until a looming strike deadline.
Canada Post meanwhile said Thursday it's already seeing mail volumes decline ahead of another possible labour disruption and is pushing for an urgent resolution.
Spokesperson Lisa Liu said Canada Post hasn't yet received a response from the union about its proposals issued a day earlier.
The postal service is ready to resume bargaining "as soon as possible" with a mediator at the table, she said.
Mauss settling into council role, focused on community’s future
Tom Mauss has been on Estevan city council for the past six months, and while he’s still adjusting, he said the experience has been positive overall.
“I’m settling into it. I’m not completely into it, because the learning curve is there, it’s quite a large learning curve, but it’s positive,” Mauss said.
He expressed gratitude for the mix of new and returning councillors on the current council.
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels in Estevan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is calling on Estevan residents to step forward and support the local Meals on Wheels program, which is in urgent need of volunteers.
Deborah Augey, Volunteer Coordinator with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to share how Estevan residents can get involved with the Meals on Wheels program — and how meaningful the experience can be not just for recipients, but for volunteers as well.
“People feel good by doing good. It warms our hearts — both the recipients and our own.”
Radiothon For Life raises record-breaking $250,000 for MRI project at St. Joseph's Hospital
The Radiothon For Life has once again seen strong support from the local community, with $252,044.32 being raised to support the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation here in Estevan.
Donations were accepted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a free lunch being held over noon and from 5 to 7 p.m.
This year, the funds raised are going towards the MRI project, which looks to bring an MRI machine to Estevan to cut down on wait times and speed up the growing wait list.
Helping hurts: When rescuing wildlife does more harm than good
As spring turns into summer in Saskatchewan, it’s becoming increasingly common for residents to spot young animals alone in nature. But despite their apparent vulnerability, the best thing people can do is keep their distance, according to Conservation Officer Ted Glass.
“The real short answer is just to leave it alone,” said Glass. “There’s reasons why that animal is there, and very likely mum has put that animal there and told her kid to stay there. Don’t move. And they’ll be back.”