Estevan

UPDATE: Saturday’s Enduro race at the Estevan Motor Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall.

Organizers say a decision will be made later today on whether the event will be rescheduled for Sunday. Updates will be posted on the Speedway’s Facebook page.
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Estevan racing fans will have the chance to see thrilling Enduro races this Saturday at the Estevan Motor Speedway. Unlike traditional racing classes, the Enduro allows participants to take older cars, make basic modifications, and compete on the track.

Clifton’s No Frills in Estevan delivered 30 cases of bananas to schools in the city on September 11, part of a growing effort by the store to support local education and community wellness.

“We’ve had all kinds of initiatives come up this year,” said Clifton Krobel, owner of Clifton’s No Frills. “This one just came about, last week I was thinking of it. You know, school is in again, and I thought what a great way to support the community by delivering a bunch of bananas to all the elementary schools here.”

As farmers work on the harvest, agriculture ministers from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg this week for the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting. The annual event hosted by Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald provided a key platform to discuss shared challenges, policy priorities, and the future of Canadian agriculture. 

The 'benefits of routine' were highlighted in the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division's September Newsletter, alongside mental health resources available in the southeast.

Raylene Forseth, Mental Health Consultant with the SECPSD, said she and her team chose the topic, which was also shared on social media, partly because September's return to classes often means getting back into routines. The impact of routine, however, goes far beyond simply changing the bedtime and packing a lunch.

Harvest operations in the southeast are grinding to a halt as significant rainfall moves into the region this weekend. Weyburn-area farmer Dale Paslawski said Thursday the forecasted moisture is unwelcome for producers pushing to get the crop in the bin. 

Construction is moving forward on Estevan’s new Pebbles to Rocks daycare, with walls already in place and more work underway. Director Karolina Tamulaitiene said things are on track to be completed early next year.

“The construction’s going really well and pretty quickly. It’s estimated to be completed beginning of January of next year. But with construction, you know, things sometimes happen. So maybe even if we complete in February, that would be fantastic,” said Tamulaitiene.

Oxbow-born artist Emilee Steffensen has been making her mark across Southeast Saskatchewan this summer through murals, banners, and her Orange Shirt Day designs.

Steffensen, a member of White Bear First Nation and owner of Moonemis Cree-ations, said she wanted to give back to the community where she grew up and bring her culture forward through art. “I actually reached out to them last year. I’m doing something for the community just for it to be a little bit more diverse. I grew up in Oxbow, and so I wanted to bring my culture there as well,” she said.

The Estevan Viragos will host their first home game of the season Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Athletic Field, taking on the Yorkton Lady Gridders in Prairie Girls Football League action.

“We had a few away games to start the year and I’m very excited to finally have a home game coming up this Sunday,” said head coach Matthew McGillivray.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.

“We've got a well-rounded group, so honestly, I'm really excited to showcase it,”

Three-time Juno Award winner and Order of Canada member Connie Kaldor stopped by Country 106.1 and SUN 102 ahead of her Oct. 1 concert at Estevan Comprehensive School, part of the Estevan Arts Council’s concert series.

Kaldor, joined by her husband Paul Campagne, shared stories from her 45-year career and performed live in studio, including a new track from her album Wide Open Spaces.

Check out the full interview and in-studio performance below:

The Estevan Roller Derby Club welcomed newcomers to the sport this week with a successful Try-It Night, giving participants a chance to lace up their skates and learn the basics.

The evening focused on teaching balance, one-foot strides and the unique challenge of moving on four wheels. Organizers said it was exciting to watch the progress unfold over the course of just an hour.