Estevan

The long-anticipated modular MRI project at St. Joseph’s Hospital has officially taken its first step, with geotechnical soil testing now underway.

Candace Kopec, the executive director at St. Joseph’s Hospital, said SDI Canada is leading the project, and ParklandGEO was on-site this week to conduct the testing.

The province is proclaiming May 4-10 as Emergency Preparedness Week, with the government looking to promote safety.

The theme for 2025 is "Be prepared. Know your risks," as the government looks to encourage everyone to understand the risks in their area and to learn what actions to take to protect themselves and their households.

The southeast is feeling some unstable weather as that's crashing into the area, with storms in the skies through the day. That's coming after what was a sunny, gorgeous weekend that felt like summer.

Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg takes a look at the recent showers that the growing intensity of the storm is thanks to a bit of instability in the air.

The Estevan Public Library is offering a full slate of events this May, including free tech support, a new children’s book launch, and a financial literacy workshop for teens and adults.

SUN 102 Morning Show host Daniel Espelien sat down with branch manager Jason Redshaw to go over the month’s highlights and how to get involved.

Listen to the full interview below.

The Rural Municipality of Enniskillen is expanding health services for its residents and the broader region with the addition of radiology services, including ultrasound, through Guardian Radiology.

Pamela Barnett, chief administrative officer for the R.M. of Enniskillen, said the new service is a major benefit for the community.

“We are extremely excited not only for the R.M. of Enniskillen residents, but the whole southeast of Saskatchewan and southwest of Manitoba to be able to access the radiology services in a timely manner, and with local sonographers,” she said.

Three NHL stars visited Estevan on Saturday night, and the Power Dodge Curling Centre was packed. The annual Estevan Bruins Sportsmen Dinner was a night of hockey stories and great company.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will be watched closely by Canadians infuriated by Donald Trump — and by an anxious business community looking for tariff relief — when he meets with the U.S. president Tuesday in Washington.

After months of Trump's annexation threats, the newly elected prime minister will be tasked with a delicate balancing act — showing strength while maintaining Canada's place in a critical North American trade pact the president's tariffs have sought to upend.

The legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospital took center stage at the 2025 Southeast Women of Distinction Awards in Estevan, where they were named this year’s Trailblazer Inductee.

The 2025 Trailblazer Memorial Walk proudly recognized the lasting impact of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada and their pivotal role in establishing and operating St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan. Their induction was announced during a heartfelt ceremony that also celebrated past honourees Shirley Carson, Melodye Pierson, Shirley Orsted, Ida Petterson. 

April is the month to watch out for when it comes to spring, with warming temperatures and plenty of rainfall to ring in the warmer season. Estevan had both of those back in April, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada's data.

Meteorologist Stephen Berg details how the springtime temperatures rolled out over the Estevan area.

BJ Zieger has been painting for more than 15 years, but in the five years since moving to Estevan, he’s become a familiar name and style throughout the city—especially for those who have taken a walk past some of its most striking murals.

Zieger, who is both a painter and tattoo artist, said his journey into public art was simply a continuation of his passion for painting.