Estevan

The Souris Valley Theatre will be rocking the southeast with a performance of Jailhouse Rock set to kick off this weekend.

The show will play for the first time on Monday night, running until the 9th and then picking back up from the 12th to the 16th.

Joseph Shane McLellan, who plays Johnny Cash in the production, was out with the rest of the crew at the Estevan Farmers Market to promote their show.

He says that getting to perform a song in front of an audience of marketgoers is a first for him.

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society (SAS) has been engaging communities across the province this summer, bringing Saskatchewan’s rich archaeological heritage to life for residents of all ages.

“We support people in physical and cultural communities and stewarding archaeological heritage for our collective well-being, and often we do this through different methods of outreach as well as different types of education across the province,” said Dr. Karin Struber the public outreach coordinator for SAS.

A group of kids from Midale spent their Tuesday selling lemonade for a good cause. Sutter Hoium alongside Korbin and Jace Martinson, Reed and Kane Vandenhurk, James Banman, and Charles Gill raised $869 for the activity department at the Mainprize manor. The funds will provide activities like bingo and crafts for the residents.  

The stand ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and sold lemonade, freezies, hot dogs and hamburgers. Sutter’s dad, Kyle Hoium, worked at the grill while the kids helped the customers. 

As we gear up for the Saskatchewan Day long weekend, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the province we proudly call home. Our team at Discover Estevan bring diverse insights and experiences, with members hailing from different corners of the country and the world, each bringing a unique flavour to our community.

A Carievale man has been located safe in the city of Estevan. Family members have been notified.

James Betts was found after being last seen in Carnduff on Wednesday.

The Carnduff RCMP thanked the public for their assistance and attention to this matter.

The South East Military Museum has been a central hub for anyone to learn about history and how this corner of the province participated in military action. Its two locations around Estevan have been educating the public for years, so they're raising money to keep history alive. 

After a report of an individual consuming cannabis in a vehicle earlier this week, the police are reminding the public to adhere to the rules for transporting cannabis.

According to the Cannabis Control Act, it is lawful to transport cannabis in a vehicle from a place where it was lawfully obtained to a place where it may be lawfully kept or consumed, or from one lawful place to another.

Tyler McMillen, a sergeant with the Estevan Police Service, said it is similar to purchasing alcohol.

Friday has arrived!!! It's the August Long Weekend and this morning we are "Kickin' Up Dirt" with a couple bull moose, who decided visiting with me was not a priority to them. These two buddies gave me a quick glance and then bolted for a safer place in their minds. It's amazing how fast a moose can dangle for such a huge animal. When they really kick into high gear, a half mile is nothing!

"Kickin' Up Dirt"

Indian Head RCMP managed to find 1,184 lbs. of cannabis being moved illegally along Highway 1 earlier this week.

On July 29, Indian Head RCMP received a request from the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol at 4 p.m. to assist with a roadside stop.

Officers found a tractor-trailer unit which had been stopped on Highway 1 around five kilometers east of Indian Head. An adult male who was travelling from British Columbia to Ontario was arrested at the scene. Upon investigation, officers found and seized four pallets of dried cannabis, weighing in at 1,184 lbs.

Midale is preparing for an action-packed long weekend, featuring the Midale Rodeo and the annual Midale Threshing Bee, hosted by the Souris Valley Antiques Association (SVAA).

Glenn McGregor, president of the SVAA, said the two events are separate, but the groups work together to ensure entertainment for the long weekend.

The rodeo kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. with food vendors available and the main event set for 7 p.m. A cabaret is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

The SVAA’s event begins Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the Downtown Museum.