Estevan

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. 

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.” 

The province of Saskatchewan has sent out money to community organizations as part of its charitable gaming grants program, administered by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan. (LGS)

During the most recent round of funding, $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants were awarded in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, benefiting over 1,100 groups and organizations across the province.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has named 73 MPs to his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons.

He has named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics.

Most of them are returning MPs, though some have been shuffled to new positions left by people who were not re-elected on April 28. 

Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has said it is reviewing a set of proposals for urban workers, along with rural and suburban carriers.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a 72-hour strike notice on Tuesday, and the deadline is Friday at midnight.

Canada Post says the new offers address several concerns, and it is offering a wage increase of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of closed-door discussions Wednesday to examine pressing topics, including the global economy and the war in Ukraine. 

The meeting between the group's finance ministers and central bank governors in Banff, Alta., is a prelude to the G7 leaders summit in June in nearby Kananaskis. 

It comes in the wake of the U.S. imposing global tariffs that have resulted in many countries reconsidering their trading relationships. 

After Colby and Tanya Henheffer lost their Radville home to a fire on October 20th, 2024, the supportive response from the community was overwhelming. 

Tanya said funds were being sent from all over, including from as far away as Calgary. However, one bit of particularly life-changing help came from her lifelong family dentist, Dr. Greg Konotopetz.

Patricia Jane Staples (née Doty)
1944 - 2025
With broken hearts our family announces the passing of Patricia Staples, a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Gainsborough Health Centre, Gainsborough, SK at the age of 80 years.

Mary Cecille Luyten
1930 – 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Luyten announces her peaceful passing at the Redvers Centennial Haven, Redvers, Sask. on May 17, 2025, aged 94.

An Estevan initiative aimed at improving community wellness continues to gain momentum, with its monthly board game night drawing an increasingly diverse and growing crowd.

What started as a small gathering at Michaels nearly a year ago has evolved into a popular monthly event designed to bring people together.