Estevan

Estevan police dealt with a string of calls to start the week, including public intoxication, domestic disputes, and an arrest that led to an officer being assaulted.

Officers were called to a hotel for a report of a guest who refused to leave after checkout. Upon investigation, police learned the man was under conditions to have no contact with a woman staying in the same room. He was arrested for breaching those conditions.

Voters were out in force on Monday in Estevan, voting for their values by selecting which candidate they wanted to represent them. The election saw the second-highest number of votes on record, with 41,294 ballots cast, just shy of the record 41,550 in the 2019 federal election.

We talked with some of the local voters to see what they wanted from the newly elected government:

Drew

"I think the federal government hasn't been focusing enough on ensuring Trans rights in Canada. So that's the focus that I'd like."

With the federal election bringing both a new MP for Souris–Moose Mountain and another Liberal minority government in Ottawa, the Estevan Chamber of Commerce is calling for stronger collaboration, attention to Western priorities, and a renewed focus on trade and economic resilience.

Stephen Bonk was elected as the new Member of Parliament for the riding following Monday night’s vote. Chamber executive director Merissa Scarlett said she is optimistic about working with Bonk and believes his experience in trade will benefit the region.

Jeffrey Blake Carr
1964 - 2025

It is with tremendous sorrow and heartache that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Blake Carr in Estevan, SK on Thursday, April 24, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

The country has spoken. 

The Estevan Market Mall has been busy with a number of new projects, with a new parking lot, food court, and more included in a five-year building plan. Those have progressed well for the mall, with the food court possibly seeing vendors set up this year.

Past their five-year plan, the mall wants to start another construction project to upgrade one of its entrances, said Martin Blair, Managing Director of First Aberdeen Properties.

With the recent election victory of Mark Carney and his Liberal team, the Grain Growers of Canada have emphasized the urgent need to address the ongoing tariff situation with the U.S. and China. Executive Director Kyle Larkin highlighted the severe impact these tariffs are having on Canadian farmers and the broader economy.

Tariff Challenges:

The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a stunning reversal of fortunes this year, but the party's failure to sweep many of the ridings it sought Monday night denied it a resounding majority mandate.

A big part of that failure happened in Ontario, where the party lost many incumbents — even as Carney called for a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.

While this election was widely expected to see increased turnout, it did not surpass the record set in March 1958, when 79.4 per cent of eligible Canadians voted.

But the nearly 68.7 per cent turnout was the best since the 1993 federal election, which saw 69.6 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot.

Local athlete Prysm Gooding has signed with the University of Regina Cougars softball team as a left-handed pitcher — a major step forward in both her athletic and academic journey.

Gooding, who will pursue a combined Bachelor of Kinesiology and Education at the U of R, said she’s eager to grow as a player and eventually inspire the next generation of athletes.