Fava's Friday Trivia

FAVA'S FRIDAY TRIVIA with Toe Bean Co : What do you call a cat with extra toes?

Winner: Marion Meyers (Polydactyl)

Text your guess right now (306) 636-6106 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Toe Bean Co! Winner will be announced at 8:40.

Get a FREE COOKIE for your pet with your purchase when you stop by the store today - even if you got the answer wrong!

Need the best for your pet? Visit https://www.toebeanco.com/

Growing conditions stable in southeast, but producers watching skies for rain

Growing conditions in southeast Saskatchewan remain stable, but producers are watching closely for rain as dry and windy weather threatens to stress crops, according to the latest crop report.

Farmers are hoping for precipitation to support further development and prevent crop deterioration. Areas that have seen little moisture so far say their crops are holding on for now; however, strong winds are quickly drying out the topsoil.

Multiple events hitting Estevan baseball diamonds this weekend

Estevan will play host to some finals this weekend as baseball teams descend on the diamonds here in town. The games will host a few minor leagues with teams coming from across the southeast.

Estevan Minor Baseball President Mel Murray talks about the upcoming games this weekend.

"The Moose Mountain League has their wrap-up this weekend, and Estevan is hosting the 18U over at Lynn Prime Park. We're also hosting the 11U down at Cactus Park."

The 11U tournament will feature the Estevan Minor Baseball League teams as they go head-to-head.

Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail

Police and parks officials say one person was killed and three were injured in a rockfall at a remote hiking trail in Banff National Park.

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

One person had been found dead and the extent of the injuries to the other three is unknown.

Two of the three injured were taken to a Calgary hospital by STARS air ambulance and the third went to hospital by ground ambulance.

Police, rescuers respond as rock slide hits hikers in Banff; injuries undetermined

Rescue crews, police and paramedics scrambled to a remote region of Banff National Park late Thursday amid reports that a group of hikers were hit by a rock slide, causing possible injuries and deaths.

“The initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities,” RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said in a news release.

Parks Canada, in a statement said, it is responding to a report of "a serious rockfall incident with involvement near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park."

SECPSD Director of Education says school year went smoothly despite potential disruptions

The southeast is wrapping up its school year soon, with the final day for classes in the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD) set for June 26th.

With summer vacation set to start next week, SECPSD Director of Education Keith Keating had nothing but positive messages about the 2024-25 school year.

"I think it was an excellent year. We saw a lot of good things happen in school, a lot of accomplishments from kids across the system."

Saskatchewan Trucking Association shows appreciation with summer BBQs for truck drivers

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) hit the highway to thank truck drivers with a free BBQ lunch in partnership with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol.

At designated weigh stations, trucks are stopped under flashing patrol lights and drivers are welcomed with hot meals as a gesture of gratitude for their vital role in keeping the province’s supply chains moving.

UPDATE: Reports of tornados touch down near Hirsch, North Portal

UPDATE: Around 9:30 pm last night, Environment Canada lifted the Tornado Watch alerts for areas around the southeast. 

Reports on social media from residents show that a tornado touched down near Hirsch, SK, just east of Bienfait. According to some eyewitness accounts, funnel clouds started to form near North Portal and made its way north. 

Environment Canada has yet to confirm these reports. We will keep you updated as this story unfolds. 

Ocean Man First Nation celebrates community with Aboriginal Day parade

Ocean Man First Nation is celebrating Aboriginal Day, and community togetherness, with their parade hosted by the Town of Stoughton tomorrow.  

Ocean Man Health and Wellness Coordinator, and event organizer, Arnold Akachuk, says they originally set out to celebrate Aboriginal Day, but it quickly became more than that.  

Saskatchewan releases letter detailing commitment to coal past 2030 date

The government of Saskatchewan will be keeping its coal-generating assets online past the federal 2030 cutoff date for coal power. In a recent letter to SaskPower employees, sent from Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and Minister Responsible for SaskPower, he outlined the province's reasoning and next steps for coal power in the province.

According to the letter, SaskPower is projecting that power demand will massively increase over the next two decades. The government has decided upon an all-of-the-above approach to meeting the growth in demand.