Estevan

The Estevan Police, in partnership with local financial institutions, held their first Fraud Prevention Night Monday night to educate older adults on how to protect themselves from various scams.

Several scams are affecting Estevan residents, with marketplace and romance scams being the most common.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the plan by the United States to restore Russia's access to sell fertilizer in the world market is "extremely disturbing."

Moe told the legislative assembly no country should be normalizing its trade relations with Russia until the country ends its unlawful invasion of Ukraine.

The development of the U.S. helping Russia expand its markets came in a news release following talks between American and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.

The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.

Finance Minister Jim Reiter says the tax aims to discourage the use of vapes, especially among young people who are at risk of negative long-term health effects.

He says nicotine exposure harms brain development in youth and can lead to problems with learning, memory and mood.

The province anticipates the tax to generate $3 million in annual revenue.

Local businesses are the backbone of Canadian communities, driving economic growth and creating jobs.

In a time when businesses are navigating new challenges and opportunities, Golden West is stepping up to support them with Accelerate 2025—a bold new initiative designed to help businesses accelerate their success through the power of radio and digital advertising.

The federal election is underway, with the final voting day just over a month from now, as different parties are making their case to the public. For the southeast, there are a number of areas that could change drastically depending on which party comes into power.

Whoever does come out the winners could have a big impact on Estevan, with Mayor Tony Senrick hoping to see support for some of the projects that matter most.

A $191.3 million has been allocated in the Provincial Budget for school capital plans including the construction of a new school in Carlyle to consolidate the existing elementary and high schools. 

Andy Dobson is the Manager of Facilities and Transportation for Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division. He explains the project has been in the works since 2014, when they realized a new facility would be warranted and began applying for capital fund grants.  

We are thrilled to announce that Fergus, a 10-month-old Sheltie, is the winner of the March Perfect Pet Contest! Fergus's owner, Janet, shared some wonderful insights about him in her submission and during her interview on the SUN 102 Morning Show.

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Surprised. 

That's the best way to describe what Kandyce Meili, general manager of Local Buzz Liquor, felt when the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority listed 54 American-owned liquor brands that would be pulled off the shelves due to the ongoing trade war with the United States. She felt the same way when the ban was lifted yesterday. 

Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. 

Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained.

It says it does not know the cause of the fire and will provide more information once available. 

Regina Fire and Protective Services says firefighters have been on the site assisting as needed.

Nearby homeowners reported being woken up before dawn with what sounded like an explosion followed by alarm horns. 

At last night's Estevan City Council meeting, they proclaimed March as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.

In their statement, the city says that the month is proclaimed to help the over 80,000 Canadians living with Cerebral Palsy by raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and advocating for better research, support, and treatment for those living with Cerebral Palsy.

The city council also invited Micah Walliser, who has Cerebral Palsy, to give some comments to the council.