Estevan

Israeli police say a Canadian citizen was killed Monday after threatening local security officials with a knife near the border with the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli military says the man drove to the entrance of the town of Netiv HaAsara, just 300 metres north of the Gaza border. The military says the man left his vehicle with a knife and approached the local security patrol, who opened fire and killed him.

There were no other injuries, the military said, providing a photo of a kitchen knife with a black handle. The rescue service Zaka also said nobody was injured. 

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with both emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

Estevan hosted two provincial baseball tournaments over the weekend, with one team finishing well and the other unable to replicate their earlier successes.

The U11 team finished in second place, while the U15 Brewers were unable to hold onto an early lead in the tournament and were ultimately disqualified before the finals.

Construction season continues in Estevan with another road being worked on today.

The 200 block of Duncan Road, stretching from Galloway Road to Murray Street will be closed today.

Both sidewalks will also be closed, with crews working on construction.

Work on the 4th Street Downtown Revitalization Project continues, along with the 800 block of Alley Street to the 900 block of 1st Street for a water main replacement project.

With heat warnings soon in place across the province, Saskatchewan’s insect population could see an increase.

In particular, those outdoors might notice some more mosquitoes buzzing around.

Sean Prager, associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, says temperature increases cause quicker insect development.

Prager said extreme heat has the ability to kill insects, but it would require temperatures much higher than what can typically be found in Saskatchewan.

U.S. President Joe Biden is stepping aside as the Democratic candidate in that country's November election and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris -- a Montreal-area high school graduate who spent several years in the city.

Here's what to know about her Canadian connections. 

Before she became America's first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president-elect, Harris spent several years in Montreal, where she attended Westmount High School from 1978 to 1981.

There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle."

Over and over, residents out walking or chatting to one another in local stores described the rescue of seven fishermen from the area who had somehow survived two days in a life-raft on the Atlantic ocean as nothing short of miraculous.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for returning our men," Betty Lou Pollett told a crowd of hundreds at the end of a community parade held to celebrate the fishers' return.

The hottest week of the summer is unfolding before the southeast's eyes with a bit of smoke coming along to amp up the severe conditions.

A ridge of pressure building up to bring a potentially record-breaking heat will see temperatures peak on Thursday with the forecast staying in the high 30s.

Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor talks about the factors that'll hamper this summer week.

Earlier this month SGI announced that more than $1.3 million was awarded to a variety of traffic safety in nearly 50 communities across the province. Redvers was awarded $28,280 toward radar speed signs being installed throughout the community. 

Jena Cowan, assistant chief administrative officer with the town of Redvers said that they have had good fortune when it comes to SGI grants, which help keep the community safe.  

I found this bull moose standing in a bright canola field, just enjoying a hot summer day. It's a good thing he was standing, otherwise I never would have seen him.

He slowly had a little lunch and worked his way further into the field. He wasn't in a rush and really had nowhere to be at any given time. I stayed back thinking he might want to cross the road in front of me, but that didn't cross his mind.

I was just thankful he gave me a few minutes to capture a few quick photos.