Estevan

Southeast producers are swiftly closing in on the finish line as harvest nears completion, with dry conditions speeding up progress and putting them well ahead of typical seasonal benchmarks.

Harvest in the southeast is now 94 per cent complete, ahead of the five-year average of 83 per cent and the 10-year average of 84 per cent.

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for the southeast area with those expected to whip through the area over the weekend.

Winds are currently gusting up to 50 km/h and are expected to rise over the rest fo the day.

That culminates into heavy winds tomorrow afternoon likely to reach up to and over 90 km/h.

Environment Canada reminds people that heavy winds can cause severe damage to buildings and other structures, along with potentially throwing loose objects at dangerous speeds.

Edward H. Mills
1942 – 2024

Edward passed away at his home in Manor, Sask. on October 1, 2024 at the age of 81.

A Public Graveside Service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Manor Cemetery, with The Rev. Michelle Moore officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Manor Community Hall.

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, catch Ontario recording artist Drew Taylor with his new single, Good Thing Going. American recording artist Tyler Braden also joins us with his single, Devil You Know. Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2022 with a #1 hit from Dean Brody.

The Richardson’s ground squirrel (AKA gopher) population can present an issue for farmers’ crops, cleaning entire fields if their numbers grow too large.  

A rodenticide that is commonly used to control the Richardson’s ground squirrel population is zinc phosphide, which has been gaining more attention with the de-registration of strychnine in 2021 by Health Canada. Strychnine use was no longer allowed after March 2023.  

It’s shaping up to be a packed weekend for local sports fans, with teams from Estevan gearing up for big games across the province. From the Estevan Bruins’ home matchups to football showdowns and volleyball tournaments, athletes are set to compete in a variety of events.

Friday
The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins will host the Nipawin Hawks at Affinity Place at 7 p.m. 🏒

Meanwhile, the Senior Boys Volleyball are in Regina for the Reconciliation in Sport Volleyball Tournament from October 3 to 5. 🏐

The southeast could see a bit of weather tonight which would bring some rain and warmth into what has been a chilly fall week.

A Colorado low is on the horizon, bringing the usual precipitation and warmer air that's usually associated with heavy, wet snow in the winter.

This system will spare the southeast from the worst, explains Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins.

The Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre is gearing up for a significant event aimed at supporting early childhood development in the community. With a special focus on parents, day home operators, daycare staff, and educators, the upcoming Early Childhood Summit will take place on October 19 at Southeast College, offering guidance from three local leaders on early childhood education and care.

Betty & I had a chance to get back to my old stompin' grounds a week ago. We spent time in Piapot, Maple Creek and Cypress Hills on the west side of the province. It was a trip we'd been looking forward to simply because we 'd be seeing friends we haven't seen in a long time.

The Saskatchewan RCMP is warning people of gold jewellery scams in the province, with a recent occurrence here in the southeast.

On September 13 at around 2:45 p.m., the Carlyle RCMP received a report of fraud. An investigation into the matter found that a motorist approached another motorist near Highway 13, asking them for gas money. That motorist then offered them a gold ring in exchange for more money.