Estevan

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is urging the provincial government to help reduce financial barriers for new drivers entering the trucking industry, as the average age of drivers continues to rise and fewer young people are taking the wheel.

The cost of obtaining a Class 1A driver’s license in Saskatchewan sits around $14,000. Students in 1A training programs are not eligible for student loans. A small tax rebate has been promised by the provincial government, but it has not yet been launched.

Search teams located a second body Friday following a massive rockfall off a hiking trail in Banff National Park.

“RCMP are notifying their next of kin and no further information is available at this time,” read a statement issued by Mounties and Parks Canada.

A 70-year-old woman from Calgary was first found dead at the site of Thursday's rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

Three others were taken to hospital and were reported in stable condition.

June has been proclaimed Deafblind Awareness Month in Saskatchewan, recognizing individuals in the Deafblind community and the organizations that support them.

“The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to recognize Deafblind Awareness Month, and we value the important work of CNIB Deafblind Community Services,” Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said in a news release. “We look forward to continuing to build strong, inclusive communities for persons with disabilities alongside our disability services community partners.”

The southeast saw quite a storm last night, as Environment Canada has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in southeast communities. Tornado watches and warnings were put out well in advance, with those tracking through smaller areas in the southeast.

Eric Dykes, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, talks about what they saw forming in the southeast before they sent their initial warning out.

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Growing conditions in southeast Saskatchewan remain stable, but producers are watching closely for rain as dry and windy weather threatens to stress crops, according to the latest crop report.

Farmers are hoping for precipitation to support further development and prevent crop deterioration. Areas that have seen little moisture so far say their crops are holding on for now; however, strong winds are quickly drying out the topsoil.

Estevan will play host to some finals this weekend as baseball teams descend on the diamonds here in town. The games will host a few minor leagues with teams coming from across the southeast.

Estevan Minor Baseball President Mel Murray talks about the upcoming games this weekend.

"The Moose Mountain League has their wrap-up this weekend, and Estevan is hosting the 18U over at Lynn Prime Park. We're also hosting the 11U down at Cactus Park."

The 11U tournament will feature the Estevan Minor Baseball League teams as they go head-to-head.

Police and parks officials say one person was killed and three were injured in a rockfall at a remote hiking trail in Banff National Park.

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

One person had been found dead and the extent of the injuries to the other three is unknown.

Two of the three injured were taken to a Calgary hospital by STARS air ambulance and the third went to hospital by ground ambulance.

Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park late Thursday amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

“The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities,” RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said in a news release.

Parks Canada, in a statement said, it is responding to a report of "a serious rockfall incident with involvement near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park."

The southeast is wrapping up its school year soon, with the final day for classes in the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) set for June 26th.

With summer vacation set to start next week, SECPSD Director of Education Keith Keating had nothing but positive messages about the 2024-25 school year.

"I think it was an excellent year. We saw a lot of good things happen in school, a lot of accomplishments from kids across the system."