Estevan

A groundbreaking Saskatchewan-based carbon storage initiative has earned international recognition. The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) has been awarded the Suzanne West Environmental Excellence Award for its Aquistore project, located near Estevan’s Boundary Dam, at the Global Energy Show in Calgary. 

Radio stations across Saskatchewan came out in a big way last week, with the first-ever Saskatchewan Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees helping raise money to ease the stresses of people who've had to evacuate thanks to wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

Through the combined effort of over 60 stations and other media sources, as well as the Saskatchewan community, $680,345 has been raised.

Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.

Tataskweyak Cree Nation lifted its evacuation order Monday evening, then told the community's 2,400 residents Tuesday morning the return was being delayed due to problems with the water system.

"Water tests came back (with) high aluminum. The pipes and reservoir will need to be cleaned and samples taken after the cleaning," said a message posted on the chief and council's Facebook page.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

UPDATE: In an updated post, Mandy Irwin confirmed that the Estevan Police Service found the suspect and is in custody. 

She thanked the police their "quick and diligent work" investigating the matter. 

A break-in at the King Street Tim Hortons in Estevan was reported during the night shift on Tuesday, June 17.

Estevan will see a few travellers over this summer, with some of them coming over as part of a student exchange program from France. The program sees those students come to Estevan to take in the local culture and practice their English with the locals. 

Debbie Ackerman, the Saskatchewan coordinator for the nacel Student Exchange Program, says that plenty of students come down over the summer.

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

The Bloc Quebecois wasted no time returning a sometimes contentious topic to the parliamentary agenda, introducing a bill to protect supply management just days after the first session of the new government began.

The Souris Valley Museum is launching a full season of family-friendly events, starting with Heritage Fun Day on June 21. Director Melanie Memory joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to share what’s ahead — from cultural celebrations to summer camps and a $2,500 raffle.

“Every ticket helps preserve local history – and gives you a shot at a big win!”
— Souris Valley Museum Facebook Post

Check out the full interview below:

Canada’s Code of Practice for Care and Handling of Pigs is up for review, a process expected to be compete by 2028

Canada’s national pig code is getting an update.

‘We’ve launched the code of practice with the National Farm Animal Care Council,” said Stephen Heckbert, executive director of the Canadian Pork Council.

The Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs will be guided by the development process set out by the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), the spearheading body for Canada’s various livestock codes.