Estevan

Estevan’s business community experienced a notable economic boost over the weekend, thanks to a series of major events that drew hundreds of visitors to the city.

With provincial softball and baseball championships, the Estevan Golden Eels swim semi-finals, a street dance and racing events all taking place, hotels, restaurants and retail shops were buzzing with activity.

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.

Cultivator by Conexus and Food Centre work together to increase opportunities for ag-tech and agri-food entrepreneurs

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) and Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator) have signed a memorandum of understanding that is intended to benefit Saskatchewan agriculture and food tech entrepreneurs.

“There are so many great resources that exist in our province,” said Cultivator director Laura Mock at the July 8 announcement.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was hopeful after meeting Tuesday with the prime minister and other premiers about the potential for a large Arctic trade corridor through the Port of Churchill on Hudson Bay.

But some provinces are also supporting a trade route through a port on James Bay in northern Ontario that would also serve the Arctic. The two megaprojects are among many being pitched as part of a national effort to diversify trade and protect the Canadian economy from U.S. tariffs.

The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial.

RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove "traumatizing" for victims and members of the Filipino community.

He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later.

The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.

Statistics Canada said non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024.

The non-violent crime severity index — which includes such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023.

Panelists agree that maintaining access under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement should be priority among other trade noise

Canadian trade negotiators should be cautious and be prepared to weather further abrupt policy changes from U.S. president Donald Trump.

A panel on trade and politics at the Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City heard that Canada’s ability to delay trade negotiations could be valuable in finding a way to a successful renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

On July 15, at around 7:50 p.m., Estevan RCMP received a report of a rollover involving a side-by-side on Range Road 2083 in the R.M. of Estevan.

Officers responded immediately and took three youth to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Estevan RCMP are actively investigating the incident.

We'll have any more details as those are released.

The Estevan Police Service detailed some of their latest calls during the weekend, with a few cases still being looked at.

On Saturday, July 19th, officers received a report of a male and female yelling and arguing outside of a business on 4th Street. Members arrived at the scene and spoke with both parties, who were sent on their way.

The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show will be held on June 3rd and 4th of 2026, and nominations have now opened up for the two prestigious awards presented during the event.

The ‘Laurence M. Woodard’ Southeast Saskatchewan Oil Person of the Year Award honours someone who has made a significant recent contribution to the growth and success of the oil and gas industry in Southeast Saskatchewan. Nominees must be currently active in the region and recognized for their leadership, innovation, and impact on the industry.