Estevan

Today, the Golden Garbage Can competition is looking to see whether Estevan or Weyburn is the cleanest city in the southeast.

With the last competition over a decade ago, both cities have made efforts to make sure their jurisdictions are as clean as possible.

The competition begins with judges going through Estevan from 9:30 to 11 a.m., with subsequent judging in Weyburn set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. The final crowning of the Golden Garbage Can winner will be at the Weyburn City Hall, tentatively set for 3:30 p.m.

The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada were released Friday morning, and southeast Saskatchewan again saw a drop in the unemployment rate. The unemployment rate for the Regina-Moose Mountain Economic Region, which includes Estevan, was 4.8 per cent in May, down from 5.1 per cent in April. This was the third consecutive month the unemployment rate declined in the region.  

With some unlicensed individuals acting as door-to-door salespeople in North Battlefords recently, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is posting some tips for people to be aware of with door-to-door salespeople.

As a rule, the FCAA cautions the public to never engage with a direct seller unless you have verified their licence, and not to purchase any goods or services from unlicensed sellers.

Anyone who opens their door for a salesperson should follow some of the following tips from the FCAA:

Plant 2025 is virtually complete in Alberta, other than a few acres in the Peace region.

Manglai a product co-ordinator with the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation put together the latest report, adding there were very few weather interruptions, just a few localized showers.

In terms of crop development, almost all crops are ahead of average. The soil conditions are trending drier, but there's hope that producers could see some significant impact with June rains.

Canada has unveiled its priorities for the G7 leaders' summit just one week before it gets underway in Alberta as the government defends its decision to invite India to the summit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says Ottawa's top priority for the summit will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires.

Saskatchewan health officials are adjusting immunization guidelines to allow earlier measles vaccinations for infants at higher risk of exposure.

The province announced Tuesday that babies aged six to 11 months may now receive an early dose of the measles vaccine if they live in, are travelling to, or have close contact with individuals in areas reporting active measles cases.

Scammers using Prime Minister Mark Carney's appearance to promote fake stories centred around a securities company are in the spotlight for the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan. FCAA reports that Canfirst, a company claiming to present trading opportunities, such as stocks and cryptocurrency. Canfirst is not registered in Saskatchewan to sell securities or derivatives.

FCAA Securities Division Executive Director Dean Murrison reminds people not to fall for stories that purport to be from notable media figures.

Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds.

It's a significant day for the governor of the Bank of Canada: he's just laid out his reasons to the entire country and a global audience for keeping the central bank's benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight time.

That night is also Game 1 of the NHL's Stanley Cup finals; Macklem ends his press conference with a hearty "Go Oilers!"

The Saint Joseph’s Hospital Foundation is nearing the finish line in its mission to bring MRI services to Estevan and Southeast Saskatchewan. Executive Director Lori Gervais says momentum has never been stronger. 

Coming off the success of this year’s Radiothon, which raised $272,000, the community has now contributed more than $5.64 million toward the $6.5 million campaign goal. 

While wildfires continue to burn across northern Saskatchewan, the southeast may escape the worst of what could float towards us this weekend. Last weekend, an air quality warning from Environment Canada stalled weekend activities for southeast communities.

Now we're in for another blast of smoke as Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says we'll see some cold weather sweep in.