Estevan

SaskTel released another list of locations that they'll be expanding 5G service into, which will include communities and highway areas in the southeast.

The latest increase comes as part of SaskTel’s current initiative to deliver faster connectivity to rural areas. 

As local drivers and community members are taking in the sunshine of the first week of spring, SGI is keen to encourage safe driving this season.

Maintaining an appropriate following distance and staying mindful of puddles and potholes are just a few of the SGI's recommendations for motorists this spring. 

Jeremy Pilon, communications consultant at SGI, highlighted that folks should keep an eye out for wildlife, especially around dawn and dusk when many animals are most active.

Estevan police responded to a range of calls in recent days, including a well-being check, compliance checks, impaired driving arrests, and a vehicle collision.

On March 24, the Estevan Police Service Police and Crisis Team conducted a well-being check on an individual at the request of a friend who was concerned for their health but unable to make contact. The individual was located at home and found to be in good health.

Multiple compliance checks were conducted on individuals in the community bound by court-ordered conditions, with all found to be in compliance.

A new milestone was reached for the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation's MRI project as they've raised around $5.2 million of their original $6.5 million goal. The foundation has seen a recent surge of donations from private donors and RMs in the last month, with over $500,000 raised in March.

Executive Director Lori Gervais says they are very happy to be getting that help from the community.

With a federal election on the horizon, the agriculture sector is hoping to see some commitments from the federal parties as they campaign for seats in parliament. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture released its priorities, breaking those down into three categories: competitiveness, resiliency, and rules-based trade.

President Keith Curie talks about the competitiveness factor of Canada and what he wants to see done.

With a federal election on the horizon, the agriculture sector is hoping to see some commitments from the federal parties as they campaign for seats in parliament. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture released its priorities, breaking those down into three categories: competitiveness, resiliency, and rules-based trade.

President Keith Curie talks about the competitiveness factor of Canada and what he wants to see done.

The southeast is getting ready for what will be a big system coming through later this week, bringing precipitation across the province. That's expected to hit on Thursday, with more western areas seeing that earlier as the southeast expects that for the evening.

Environment Canada meteorologist Justin Shelley talks about the system and how it'll be snowing north of Regina, but the southeast will see a different system.

Estevan residents will have the opportunity to explore a variety of sports, fitness programs, and summer activities at the upcoming City Wide Registration event.

The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Estevan Leisure Centre, bringing together local organizations, instructors, and program coordinators in one convenient location. Attendees can sign up for spring and summer programs, meet with representatives from various groups, and gather information about the many activities available in the community.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney are shifting their campaigns to Quebec.

Poilievre, who held a rally in Hamilton on Tuesday night with an estimated crowd of about 4,500 people, is expected at a news conference in Montmagny, Que., around noon and at a rally in Quebec City in the evening.

Carney, who spent the first few days of the campaign in Atlantic Canada, will be in Ontario today, scheduled for an announcement and a facility tour in Windsor, a facility tour in London and a rally in Kitchener.  

Carlyle’s All Rec Tournament this Saturday will offer fun and friendly competition, all while raising money for STARS air ambulance.

Danielle Steel, the town’s director of parks, recreation and culture, said the tournament is a fun year-end event for players of all skill levels.

“It’s just meant to be a fun day to come out and play shinny with some friends,” Steel said.

With 60 people registered, the event is shaping up to be an exciting day.