Estevan

The southeast is likely to get a good taste of winter soon as a Colorado low system is baring down on the area this weekend.

The system, expected to come through on Saturday, will see snowfall begin once the temperatures plunge overnight.

Stephen Berg, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, talks about what we'll see headed into the weekend.

John (Jack) Doty
1932-2024

The family wishes to announce that John “Jack” Doty, late of Carlyle, SK passed away at the Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, SK on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the age of 92 years.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Moose Creek Cemetery with Sandy Dalziel presiding.  Please join the family for lunch at the Carlyle United Church, Carlyle, SK following the service.

Estevan's MLA is seeing herself in some new roles and some familiar ones as the provincial government announced their new cabinet following the provincial election.

Lori Carr is now the Minister of three departments - Rural and Remote Health, Mental Health and Addictions, and Seniors.

Carr says that she's ready to take on the roles for both Estevan as well as the entire province.

Prairie farmers should be on the lookout as a disease known to cause issues in a variety of crops is a key concern.

That's why experts are asking producers to keep a close eye out for the signs that the disease might be in their fields.

Crops Extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Eileen Beaton talks about the disease.

Voters are getting ready to hit the polls today after a month and a half of candidates pleading their case to the public. 13 candidates will be vying for a seat in council as the mayor or a councillor. 

Where to vote

The City of Estevan has arranged a few places for the public to cast their ballot. A super poll will be set up at the Church of God on 1920 Wellock Road between 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Two drive-thru polling places will be set up during Election Day. 

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free.

In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered "assurance" that the rebate would be tax-free.

Donald Trump's second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada's border.

One expert says there are not many Canadian allies, so far, in the president-elect's court.

"I don't see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there," said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations.

The Saskatchewan Party has announced their cabinet for their upcoming term, with the southeast seeing some new representation.

Daryl Harrison, the MLA for the Cannington constituency, will be serving as the Minister of Agriculture.

Harrison says that he's honoured to serve, bringing with him first-hand experience in the industry.

During a community forum held last week, mayoral candidates Rebecca Foord, Anthony Sernick, and Zacch Vandenhurk shared their perspectives on the importance of transparency and improving communication with residents.

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon intervened Tuesday to end work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal, directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations and move the talks to binding arbitration.

But labour experts and other groups say the minister's decision to intervene in the dispute sets a dangerous precedent that undermines workers' rights.