Estevan

Justin Trudeau's interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert began with the expected jokes about bacon and Canadians saying sorry a lot, but the prime minister acknowledged it's "a really tough time" in the country when the host asked about an expected confidence vote in Parliament this week.

"People are hurting. People are having trouble paying for groceries, paying for rent, filling up the tank," Trudeau said during the CBS program Monday in New York, where he has been meeting with world leaders attending the United Nations General Assembly.

Over the weekend, the Estevan Police Service assisted the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit in an ongoing investigation, resulting in a 20-year-old Estevan male being charged with child pornography-related offences. 

The agriculture sector is bracing for another potential strike ... this time at the Port of Vancouver.

The Grain Workers Union Local 333 issued a 72 hour strike notice over the weekend, meaning we could see job action start as early as today (Tuesday, September 24).

The potential work stoppage would impact all shipments of bulk grain from the port, causing congestion right through the grain supply chain all the way back to the farmgate. 

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Vancouver terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.

The Grain Growers of Canada say in a statement that it is "deeply concerned" about a potential strike of grain workers in Metro Vancouver, since about 52 per cent of all Canadian-grown grain went to those terminals last year.

Grain farmers say a strike would "halt nearly 100,000 metric tonnes" of commodities arriving each day, potentially costing $35 million daily in lost exports.

The U14 Estevan Oilers celebrated a remarkable victory this weekend, defeating the previously undefeated Moose Jaw Raiders.

With this win, the Oilers now share first place in the league, both teams holding a record of three wins and one loss.

Rail Safety Week in Canada is an annual event to raise awareness about rail safety. 

Operation Lifesaver and its partners are reminding everyone there is no "undo" button. 

This year's theme is there is no "undo" button... taking risks near tracks can change your life forever or cost you life and limb.

CPKC's Assistant Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bulk Elizabeth Hucker 

The Saskatchewan NDP is putting out the details of a new start-up loan program as the provincial election campaign is set to kick off soon.

The program would provide a $40,000 loan for start-up companies in Saskatchewan, payable to the province with an interest rate of the government’s cost of capital, plus 1 per cent.

That loan can be forgiven up to 25 per cent, based on the applicant's repayment record.

Three positions on the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Board of Directors have been filled. 

Shaun Dyrland of Kyle will continue into his third three-year term on the Board.  

Two new members will join the board in January Jim Hale of Lancer and Gerrid Gust of Davidson.

Board Chair Winston van Staveren says they are pleased to have Shaun return for another term and our
excited to welcome our new Directors noting each of the individuals brings valuable experience and knowledge to the board.

The City of Estevan has taken a look at how they handle inclusion in a new report which had its results released at the latest city council meeting.

For the report the city used the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association's measuring inclusion tool, asking members of the city council and members of the management team to measure where the community stands on inclusion.

Charlotte Helen Collins

1921-2024

On September 18, 2024 Charlotte Helen Collins, born October 10, 1921, was welcomed to her Heavenly home. The day she so looked forward to had finally arrived.