Estevan

Thunderstorms roared across the southeast over the weekend, bringing a bit of rain to what has been a parching summer so far. Two different systems formed in the area, one hitting on Saturday and another coming through later into Sunday.

Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke takes a look at the data they saw from those storms.

Between open mics, movie nights, and live music, there’s no shortage of summer fun happening at Woodlawn Regional Park — and this week, local performer Conner Piche is taking the spotlight.

Conner joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to perform a song and talk about his upcoming show on Thursday.

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The ongoing fire situation in Manitoba, resulted in the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually last week.

They discussed a number of issues, from the weather impacts to international trade, improving interprovincial trade opportunities, and enhancements to AgriStability.

For the 2025 program year only, they agreed to increase the AgriStability compensation rate from 80 per cent to 90 per cent and increased the maximum payment limit from $3 million to $6 million. 

The Estevan Brewers baseball organization delivered a powerful showing across two divisions during a spirited weekend of provincial championship play.

Estevan’s U11 AAA Tier 2 Brewers battled their way to the championship final with a strong mix of resilience and explosive offence. The weekend kicked off Friday with a 13–8 loss to the Saskatoon Battalion Blue Jays. Undeterred, the Brewers bounced back Saturday with a 23–9 rout over the Saskatoon Cardinal Canons, followed by a hard-fought 19–13 win against the Sask Five Giant Gophers.

It’s been a busy construction season in southeast Saskatchewan, with plenty of work happening along Highway 18 near Estevan. Crews have been focused on road upgrades in the area, including culvert replacements and resurfacing. While construction continues near the Energy City, drivers may also encounter projects on Highway 39 near Weyburn and Highway 35 north of the city. Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways, David Marit, is reminding motorists to slow down, stay alert, and obey all signage in construction zones.

The U15B provincial softball championships wrapped up in Estevan this weekend, with the host team putting together a strong showing in front of a hometown crowd.

The Estevan Elite advanced to the playoff round as the top team in the Green Pool, earning a semifinal matchup against the Moose Jaw Ice. Despite a strong start, the Elite fell 14–6 to Moose Jaw, sending them into the bronze medal game.

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country's premiers arrive in Ontario's cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations.

The premiers' summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the United States are expected to intensify.

After 45 years in their Jasper home, it took mere minutes for Wes Bradford's quaint mountain abode to burn to a pile of ash.

A year later, he and his wife are itching to rebuild. They've hired a contractor and designer, and their insurance will cover the expected $1-million price tag. But they can't start yet — not until their empty lot, currently a flat mound of dirt, has been declared contaminant-free.

"We're up against the wall," says Bradford, after meeting their builder in Jasper the day before.

Choosing the right replacement heifers is more important than ever for cattle producers, especially with today’s record-high calf prices.

“Replacement heifers represent the genetic potential of a producer’s operation,” says Alexis DeCorby, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Yorkton office.

“They’re a costly investment that requires about two years of inputs before they produce a live calf.”

The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries to get a sense of how U.S. tariffs will impact the economy — and some economists think it might just stay there.

After a quarter-point cut in March, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent in April and June.

With last month's jobs figures showing a surprise gain and core inflation levels holding steady at around three per cent, economists now broadly expect the central bank will continue its holding pattern at its next decision on July 30.