UPDATE: Missing Estevan Man Found Deceased

UPDATE: The Calgary Police Service reported that Kolby Fleury was found deceased. 

In a statement, CPS added that his death was not criminal in nature and that no further information will be released. 

They are thanking the public for the assistance in locating Fleury.


The Calgary Police Service is looking for a man with roots in Estevan.

Near-zero visibility on the highways Monday morning

Environment Canada has fog advisories in effect across southeastern Saskatchewan and through southern Manitoba, as of 5 a.m. Monday.

The alert, issued Sunday night, says fog is causing near-zero visibility, which can create "hazardous" driving conditions.

"If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead, and be prepared to stop."

The province's Highway Hotline is reporting reduced visibility for stretches of highway in the region.

July residential fire leads to arson charge

The Estevan Police Service reported Thursday that one person has been charged criminally following an investigation into a July 7, 2023 fire at a 4th Street residence.

Police did not identify the person because of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

They ask anyone with information to call the police station at 306-634-4767. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip at saskcrimestoppers.com/.

A day for the record books

Temperatures soared on Wednesday afternoon to a record-high for January 31 in Winnipeg.

El Nino continues to bring an abnormal winter to southern Manitoba, with a daytime high of +7 at Environment Canada's weather station at The Forks. 

The previous warmest day on record at The Forks was set in 2009 with a temperature of +3.5. There is one other warmer day on record, however, of +5 at the airport, which was set in 1952. At 5 a.m. on Wednesday the temperature in downtown Winnipeg was already at +5.

False break-and-enter report among EPS' recent calls

The Estevan Police Service issued a warning to a homeowner Monday after a break-and-enter complaint was determined to be unfounded.

Police said in a release that they were called to a residence on the south end of the city. Investigation on the scene indicated that the complainant was the one who had damaged her home.

Police also reported the following calls from the first part of this week:

Tuesday

No injuries following early morning apartment blaze

Several people are out of their homes on Tuesday following an apartment fire in the middle of the night.

The City of Winnipeg says in a release that crews were called just after 3 a.m. to reports of a fire in a three-storey apartment building in the 400 block of Redwood Avenue.

Upon arrival on scene, crews found smoke coming from the building. They launched an interior fire attack, declaring the fire under control at 3:33 a.m.