Estevan

Earlier this week, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Greg Fergus, admonished Members of Parliament in general, and gave them a warning about their behaviour after a heated exchange in the House of Commons some thought could turn to blows.  

The Conservatives stated the NDP leader Jagmeet Singh challenged Conservative leader Piere Poilievre to a fight during the exchange, while the NDP stated Singh was standing up to bullying from Poilievre.  

The current weather feels a lot like summer, but soon the southeast will be brought back to fall as next week sees a sharp drop in temperatures.

That comes as the month changes to October and even more leaves change colour.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says that with the jet stream shifting we'll see temperatures closer to the usual cool weather of fall.

As the U18 AAA Estevan Bears prepare for their season opener against the Tisdale Trojans, head coach Ryan Pilon is eager to see his team hit the ice. Following a successful weekend of exhibition games, the Bears are looking to build momentum with a roster that blends experienced veterans and promising new talent.

Reflecting on the weekend’s games, Pilon noted the Bears used the opportunity to rest some of their veteran players and give affiliate players (APs) a chance to compete.

Construction week kicks off in Saskatchewan, running from September 23-27. A week that Construction Associations of Saskatchewan co-CEO Shannon Friesen said in a release, “We celebrate the dedicated professionals who form the backbone of our province's economy, these skilled workers, often behind the scenes, build the infrastructure that drives our communities forward.”  

The new Estevan Regional Nursing Home will have its sod-turning ceremony held tomorrow as work on the building is entering a new stage.

A new nursing home has been in the works for Estevan for over a decade, with the province recently taking a closer look at those and moving the plans forward.

Don Kindopp, chair of the new Estevan Regional Nursing Home committee, says seeing the new building built has been a long time coming.

Positive potential. 

Those are the words Merissa Scarlett used when talking about the business community in Estevan. After five months of leading the Estevan Public Youth Centre to its success, she's now taking on a new portfolio: executive director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce. 

Do you have low spots in your field where excess water drowns your crops or do you struggle with managing salinity? Fall dormant seeding of perennial forages may offer a solution to help manage these areas.

Anthony Sernick, a current city councillor in Estevan, has officially declared his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming municipal election. With a strong focus on community development and a background in city infrastructure projects, Sernick aims to elevate his contributions to the city by stepping into the mayoral role.

An NDP MP has introduced a bill that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying it would help stop harm caused toward survivors, their families and communities.

If the bill is passed, people could be charged under the Criminal Code for promoting hatred against Indigenous Peoples by condoning, justifying or downplaying the historical and lasting impact of residential schools.

As the 48th Annual Estevan United Way Telethon approaches, organizers are extending a unique opportunity for students in grades 5 to 8 to get involved behind the scenes. This year’s theme, "YOU ARE THE COMMUNITY," emphasizes inclusivity, and United Way Estevan President Mark Pettitt says this new initiative will allow younger participants to contribute in meaningful ways.