Estevan

A crew of local firefighters is currently stationed in northern Saskatchewan, continuing their support in ongoing wildfire efforts.

Firefighters John Wells, Ben Brokenshire, Darson Gunnlaugson, and Colby Wainman, who is on his second deployment, headed north on Friday to relieve the previous crew, who returned over the weekend. The current team is expected to remain in the area for at least a week, with operations continuing in the same region as earlier rotations.

Estevan Police Service responded to multiple calls in recent days, including several involving intoxicated individuals and a report of a child left home alone.

Officers were called to the 500-block of First Street for a report of an intoxicated male who was having difficulty waking up. Police found the man intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and detained for public intoxication, then released once sober. No charges were laid.

The Lampman Golf Course is dealing with a major blow after six of its rental golf carts were stolen just after midnight on Saturday, August 2nd, right at the start of the Saskatchewan Day long weekend.

According to course president Blaise Fornwald, the carts were locked and chained outside the clubhouse overnight, but the suspects cut through the chain and loaded the vehicles onto a trailer.

The Carlyle Carinals managed to bring home a provincial trophy for the first time in the team's history over the weekend, winning the Senior 1 award on Sunday. They fought against a number of Saskatchewan teams, with some tough competition, but the team managed to take the weekend without a single loss.

Head Coach and player with the Cardinals, Brent McLean, says it was a great weekend with great games.

A heartfelt tribute more than a decade in the making took center stage in Midale over the Saskatchewan Day long weekend, as filmmaker Jack Hilkewich premiered a special extended version of Mainprize, a documentary honouring one of the most iconic figures in southeast Saskatchewan’s history.

While Moose Jaw’s Western Development Museum recently played host to a dazzling array of LEGO masterpieces at the annual Brickspo showcase, southeast Saskatchewan has something just as exciting to look forward to, especially Estevan.

Ray Jacobs, board member and 14-year veteran of the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group (SLUG), says the group’s biggest show of the year is just the beginning.

A barn dance fundraiser at Keg Creek Ranch is set to bring music, supper and community spirit together on Aug. 29, with proceeds going toward outdoor upgrades at the Stoughton Early Learning Facility.

“We’ve got the gates open at 5:30 and we’ve got supper at 6:30,” said organizer Kerry Gilroy. “We’re going to have a barn dance with JJ Voss at 8:00, and we’re raising money for the Stoughton Early Learning Facility.”

Check out the full interview below.

August, normally the warm and sunny end to the summer, is instead seeing a lot of clouds, rain, and a bit of cool air coming into the southeast this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada's forecast begins the week with storms today, while the end of the week will see even more moisture.

Scientist Christy Climenhaga talks about our current downpour and what we should expect throughout the day.

Carlyle RCMP are investigating the theft of a semi unit reported missing on August 4, 2025. The vehicle is a white 1998 International with no trailer, taken from the Wauchope, Saskatchewan area sometime over the past few days.

The truck has a Nutrien Ag Solutions sticker on the doors and was last seen with Saskatchewan plate 243 GBM.

Anyone with information about the theft or the vehicle's whereabouts is asked to contact Carlyle RCMP at 306-453-6707. You can also call 310-RCMP for immediate response or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Coronach RCMP are investigating a fatal collision involving a child on a bicycle in Ogema, Saskatchewan.

Around 5:30 p.m. on July 31, emergency crews were called to the intersection of Bradley Street and Saskatchewan Avenue. Investigators say a vehicle struck a child on a bike. The child, a boy under the age of 10, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. His family has been notified.

The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

The investigation is ongoing with assistance from a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist.