Estevan

The Paralympics are set to begin on August 28, with Midale’s Keely Shaw preparing to showcase her cycling talents on an international stage.

Preparing for the games, Shaw said she is excited to show what she can do at her second Paralympic Games. “When I allow myself to get into the mindset of the Paralympic Games, I am beyond excited and beyond honoured to have the opportunity to represent Canada at my second Olympic Games.”

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is getting ready to open up its ranks for the Young Leaders program again this year.

In that program, they invite anyone between the ages of 18-40 to look at the policy side of agriculture and what APAS does.

APAS Vice President Bill Prybylski talks about what that entails for the people selected.

The Bow Valley Jamboree returned this weekend for another edition of the beloved annual event. Begun around 2010, this music festival highlights local artists and typically attracts about 700 attendees.

Railways across Canada are inching closer to strike conditions as nearly ten thousand workers haven't yet reached a deal on a new contract with Canada's biggest rail companies.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board delayed a possible strike back in May to determine if there was any danger in the strike and has now given a date of August 22 for that strike to start if a new contract is not agreed on.

Estevan Fire Rescue worked through a busy week with a few calls coming in, with a few dangerous situations in the city.

Starting the week's calls on August 7th at around 10:00 P.M., a crew was dispatched to carbon monoxide alarms at a residence in central Estevan. Joined by SaskEnergy, they detected small amounts of CO in the residence. Upon investigation, the cause of the alarm is believed to be from a natural gas stove.

With the regular season just over a month away, the Estevan Bruins are gearing up for what could be another tumultuous season. After falling short at the tail end of last season, the black and gold are turning a new leaf, setting their sights to preseason action. 

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League released the Bruins' preseason schedule yesterday, boasting collaborations with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League and the North American Hockey League. 

Railways across Canada are inching closer to strike conditions as nearly ten thousand workers haven't yet reached a deal on a new contract with Canada's biggest rail companies.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board delayed a possible strike back in May to determine if there was any danger in the strike and has now given a date of August 22 for that strike to start if a new contract is not agreed on.

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. 

The Summer Games saw Team Canada bring home an unprecedented number of medals — nine gold and 27 in total. Both were records for Canada at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics, surpassing previous highs set in Tokyo three years ago and 1992 in Barcelona.

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday.

Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.

However, utility services could still be hit and miss. Some homes may look fine on the outside but will have sustained heavy smoke or water damage on the inside. Other homes may be fenced off as public safety hazards.

The Estevan Mermaid Artistic Swimming Club is ready to make a splash this season with an expanded coaching staff and programs for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Head coach Amber Mantei, now in her second season, explains that artistic swimming is the updated term for synchronized swimming. Athletes in the club compete as individuals, soloists, duets, and teams at various levels. The youngest age group, the Mini Mermaids starting at 5 years old. “So they are just learning the techniques and swimming,” Mantei said.