Estevan

Some outdoorsy Canadians are planning to build their tents with elbows up this summer as the season unofficially kicks off this long weekend.

Sally Turner says she and her husband plan to do their camping, canoeing and biking this year in Canadian national parks, including at Jasper National Park this weekend, because of the U.S. trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to make Canada a 51st state.

"I have, in the past, camped in the United States, but that's not going to happen in the near future," Turner said while shopping for camping gear in Edmonton.

Severe thunderstorms need rising air, and to get that you need heat, or rather, you need a large difference in temperature between two areas.

Many people associate thunderstorms with a very hot day, but just having one of those does not mean that there is a large difference in temperature.

To get thunderstorms on a hot day, you need to have cool air aloft.

There’s still time for players and coaches to register for the Selects Football Camp happening this weekend in Weyburn and Estevan.

The camp kicks off in Weyburn on Friday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. The Estevan session runs on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a community barbecue.

Interested participants can sign up online at selectsfootball.com or visit the Selects Football social media pages. Additional information is also available through Weyburn and Estevan Minor Football.

A local family is trying to rebuild their lives after a devastating house fire left them with nothing but the clothes on their backs — and an outpouring of support from the community.

Taylor Brandon Cote, who lived in the home with his sisters, recounted the terrifying morning when he woke up to find their living room engulfed in flames.

“I was in bed at that time and I heard the fire alarm go off,” he said. “I opened up my bedroom door and there was smoke up to my chest. I looked to my left and my whole entire living room was engulfed in flames.”

The government of Saskatchewan's latest crop report shows that producers made significant seeding progress over the last week.

According to their reports, seeding is currently 49 per cent complete across the province, up 31 per cent from last week. The number is way ahead of both the five-year average of 32 per cent and the 10-year average of 34 per cent.

Initiatives in Saskatchewan and Alberta recognize some of the country’s most extensive and unique remaining prairie ecosystems.

There’s a new focus on protecting biodiversity in native prairie grasslands in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.

It’s coming in the form of new “key biodiversity area” designations, denoting they’re home to species at risk in this rapidly vanishing landscape.

Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.

Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in. 

Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.

Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Tyler Smith gave a number of mental health talks around the southeast for students in Grades six through nine.

The presentation began with a video encapsulating his message of the impact of his tragic experience on and following April 6th, 2018, and his journey to realizing the steps necessary for healing, a big part of which is to share his story and connect with others.

United Way Estevan will be capping off May this year, with the 28th featuring United Way Estevan members going around the community to help out with odd jobs and community projects. The Day of Caring features work for both community members in need and member agencies that want help with a project that will benefit the wider community.

Wendy Gustafson, a board member and a co-chair for the United Way Day of Caring Committee, talks about their previous successes.