Estevan

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says thousands have fled a wildfire in the province's north, almost doubling the number of people already forced from their homes.

Speaking on a Rawlco Radio show, Moe said about 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. An evacuation order was issued for the area Monday due to an encroaching wildfire.

Some buildings, including homes, have been lost in the northern part of La Ronge, the premier said.

Ag in Motion showcases the latest advancements in agricultural technology and equipment, and brings together farmers, industry leaders and ag experts from across Canada. 

The show takes place every July near Langham, Saskatchewan, and is Western Canada’s largest outdoor farm expo. Find out more information about this three-day farm show here or visit the Ag in Motion news feed on The Western Producer's website.

Estevan saw a soggy and warm May as Environment and Climate Change Canada was tracking some of the conditions we saw over the month. Scientist Christy Climenhaga gives a rundown on the temperatures and the averages for the community.

Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

A successful Day of Caring and big plans for Telethon #49 have the Estevan United Way off to a strong start in 2025. Executive Director Heidi Hesselink joined the SUN 102 morning show to reflect on the energy and community involvement during Day of Caring and to share what’s coming next — including Estevan’s longest-running annual fundraiser.

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

Aidan Turner of the Estevan Extreme Volleyball Club has been named Sask Volleyball’s 16U Male Indoor Athlete of the Year for the 2024–25 season.

Turner received the honour during Sask Volleyball’s annual awards banquet, held this past weekend in Saskatoon.

A standout with the Estevan Extreme program since 2021, Turner was recognized not only for his athletic ability and high volleyball IQ, but also for his commitment to growth, leadership, and the volleyball community.

You can snag yourself a sweet golfing package to 12 of the best golf courses throughout the southeast - while helping bring necessary MRI services to southeast Saskatchewan!

The “Golf the Southeast” raffle held by the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation, which features a prize package of 12 donated golf experiences from communities across the region, will be drawn Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the hospital.