Estevan

Summer has arrived in full force across southeast Saskatchewan, with temperatures this week soaring into the low 30s and humidex values making it feel even hotter. Residents are being reminded to take precautions through the short but intense stretch of heat. 

A southeast athlete is heading to the national stage as Cecilia McCaskill is returning to her role on Team Canada's U18 roller derby team to compete, heading to Australia. McCaskill has been a roller derby athlete for eight years, playing in leagues around the southeast before making the under-18 team last year at just 16 years old.

McCaskill says she's getting ready to head to Brisbane, Australia, for the 2025 Junior Roller Derby World Cup.

A new law meant to protect supply management might not be enough to shield the system in trade talks with a Trump administration bent on eliminating it, trade experts say.

"It's certainly more difficult to strike a deal with the United States now with the passage of this bill that basically forces Canada to negotiate with one hand tied behind its back," said William Pellerin, a trade lawyer and partner at the firm McMillan LLP.

Confidence federal public servants have in their senior managers has fallen in recent years, a new survey suggests.

The 2024 Public Service Employee Survey said 55 per cent of public servants have confidence in senior management at their department or agency, down from 64 per cent in 2022 and 68 per cent in 2020.

Almost two-thirds of respondents in the new survey said senior managers in their department or agency model ethical behaviour.

June is usually the wettest month of the year, giving the prairies a good dose of rain as the summer stretches on, but this month was a bit drier. Environment and Climate Change Canada took a look at their data, gathering up the rainfall totals from a number of systems that passed through Estevan.

The total is a lot lower than what we usually get, says Meteorologist Crawford Luke.

Canada turned 158 years old yesterday - and a small southeast Saskatchewan town threw a large party to celebrate. 

Farm Credit Canada's Transition Loan program has been enhanced.

Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says transferring the family farm or business can be stressful; the new changes will help address the financial barriers many people face.

The loan's new terms are designed to make it easier for both buyers and sellers by allowing disbursements to the seller over a 10 year period.

The loan is available for farms, agribusinesses, or food businesses going through changes in ownership, be it within or outside the family.

Herbicide resistance is becoming a serious challenge for farmers across Saskatchewan. Resistant weeds limit chemical controls and rob yield.

Harvest Weed Seed Management is one approach to consider for reducing weed pressures and stopping the spread of any existing herbicide resistant weeds. This method targets weed seeds that come out the back of the combine during harvest, focusing on the chaff where most the weed seeds hide. By intercepting or destroying these seeds, farmers can reduce the weed seed bank and lower future weed pressure.

The Estevan Police Service detailed some of their calls as of June 30th, wrapping up the month. 

In one call, police received a report of mischief to property. They found that a local city park had been damaged by graffiti. The matter is still being investigated, with the EPS asking for assistance from the public to report suspicious activity or pass along any information relating to the graffiti.

Theresa deBoth
1926 – 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Theresa Marie deBoth at the age of 99 years in Estevan, SK.
Those wishing to pay tribute to Theresa via a donation in her memory may do so to a charity of choice.