Estevan

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campaign stop in southern Ontario.

The promise comes after more than a year of reports of rising hate targeting Jews and Muslims in Canada following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, and the war in Gaza.

The Manitoba Crop Alliance has a new leader at the helm as Jonathan Hodson recently stepped into the role of board chair. Farming near Lenore in western Manitoba, Hodson brings years of experience to the position and a deep understanding of the organization, having been involved since its formation five years ago. 

Hodson has served in various roles over the years, including most recently as vice-chair. Before the formation of the MCA, he was a director with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, one of the organizations that merged to form the alliance. 

The Estevan Humane Society was thrilled to receive a generous $5,500 donation from the B&T Gun Show this week. The funds will go a long way in supporting the shelter’s ongoing operations.

“We didn’t know how much we would receive until the actual event,” said Tayja Lakusta, the President of the Board of Directors for the Estevan Humane Society. “It’s based on the turnout and how much the event raises, so when we got the cheque, we were pretty surprised and excited to be the beneficiaries of this donation.”

Estevan got to see an update on a new development taking place outside of town, as the Iyuhána Solar Project is being developed by Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure in partnership with SaskPower and Ocean Man First Nation.

The project will be set up southwest of Estevan, providing a projected 100 megawatts, enough to power around 25,000 homes. The open house was the second held by Greenwood as the project has been moving forward.

Director of Corporate Affairs Devin Petteplace talks about the most recent moves they've been making.

Mother Nature has thrown a curveball at Estevan’s U15 provincial softball team, forcing organizers to postpone tryouts originally scheduled for this Sunday.

Head coach Shawn Madsen said the decision was made following a meeting, with rain and potentially snow expected over the weekend.

Karen Christine Wilhelm
1965-2025

With broken hearts, the family wishes to announce that Karen Wilhelm, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the age of 60 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her father Robert Collier and her parents-in-law Ben and Lil Wilhelm.

The boards of Conexus Credit Union, Cornerstone Credit Union, and Synergy Credit Union have officially approved a proposal to merge, setting the stage for the creation of the largest credit union in Saskatchewan and one of the largest in Canada. 

In an interview with Discover Weyburn, Conexus board chair Ken Kosolofski said the recommendation reflects a shared commitment across all three organizations to put members first. 

With shelves running low and demand remaining high, the Salvation Army Food Bank in Estevan is turning to the community for support as the Fill the Truck Food Drive returns tomorrow. 

“This is very important,” said Ronza Reynard, community ministries director with the Salvation Army. “We really do enjoy partnering with other people and groups in our community, and so for somebody to want to partner with us and say, ‘Hey, let us help you get that food bank filled,’ we find that to be awesome.”

The provincial budget, announced on March 19th, plans for some upgrades and developments at Moose Mountain Provincial Park. The park will soon feature back country camping sites as well as upgrades to the Visitor Centre.

Tanya Lawson, the acting Executive Director for Park Operations with the Ministry of Parks, Culture, and Sport, said the two new backcountry locations are within their existing trail system and will provide an 'off the beaten path' style of camping for those who prefer a more rustic experience. 

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he's worried about the message being sent to children after a Saskatchewan legislature member and former teacher called him a terrorist.

Speaking to reporters in Richmond, B.C., Singh said he didn't care personally about the comment but questioned why Saskatchewan Party MLA Racquel Hilbert would even say such a thing.