Estevan

Canadians will be waking up to a new and uncertain reality after U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for economy-wide tariffs passed with no relent overnight, triggering a continental trade war.

The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET.

With warmer temperatures arriving, outdoor ice rinks in Estevan have officially closed for the season.

The city announced that both the rinks and their warm-up shacks are no longer in operation as the ice conditions deteriorate.

Officials thanked residents for another successful season and expressed appreciation for the staff and volunteers who maintained the rinks throughout the winter.

“These individuals braved the cold to ensure the rinks were ready for the community to enjoy,” the city stated.

The Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) Girls Curling Team is heading to provincials after an impressive performance at regionals in Wawota on Feb. 28 and March 1.

ECS earned their spot by winning the B Qualifier in dramatic fashion. The team opened the tournament with a narrow 6-5 loss to Regina Martin but bounced back with a dominant 10-3 victory over Yorkton Regional. On Saturday, they got revenge against Regina Martin with a commanding 10-0 win, setting up a high-stakes B Qualifier final against Yorkton Sacred Heart.

With the province ringing in Fraud Prevention Month at the beginning of March, they're highlighting a type of investment fraud known as "pig butchering scams".

They report that in 2024, over $3.4 million was lost due to these scams.

The province defines a "pig butchering" scam as a type of long-term investment fraud where scammers build trust with the victims over time, often through social media or messaging apps. This can include befriending the victim, developing an online romance with them, or pretending to be a legitimate investment advisor.

Former prime minister Stephen Harper is taking shots at Liberal leadership front-runner Mark Carney's economic record days before the party gathers to choose its next leader.

In his bid to win the Liberal leadership, Carney has campaigned on his economic record as governor of both the Bank of Canada and later the Bank of England.

His campaign website says Carney "guided Canada through one of the most turbulent economic periods in modern history, protecting jobs and helping ensure that Canada came out stronger."

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday, tipping the continent into a trade war.

"No room left for Mexico or for Canada (to make a deal)," Trump said at the White House.

Trump's executive order to implement economywide tariffs was delayed until Tuesday after Canada and Mexico agreed to introduce new security measures at the border.

Alvin Turnbull
1956 - 2025

The family of Alvin Hugh Turnbull sadly announces his passing in Estevan, Sask. on February 27, 2025 at the age of 68.

In honour of Alvin, a Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's United Church on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with Bill Mann officiating. Interment will follow at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, after which a luncheon will be held in the church auditorium.

Estevan Fire Rescue crews responded to multiple calls over the past week, including two structure fires, a carbon monoxide alarm, and a motor vehicle collision.

On Feb. 24, Estevan Fire Rescue responded to commercial fire alarms on the north side of the city. Crews spoke to the building manager and determined the cause of the alarm. The scene was turned over to management, and crews returned to service.

Later that day, EFR responded to a two-vehicle collision. Once on scene, crews assisted other agencies before returning to the station.

Estevan police responded to multiple incidents over the weekend, including arrests for assault and failing to comply with release conditions, a stolen bicycle, and reports of threats and harassment.

On Feb. 28, officers were called to the southeast area of the city for a report of a male burning items in a backyard and causing a disturbance. Members spoke with the man, who was found to be burning cardboard in a fire pit. He was advised of the bylaw and warned to keep the noise down.

Telemiracle 49 wrapped up in Saskatoon over the weekend, enjoying support from across the province including the southeast.

In total that raised $5,709,306, running for 20 straight hours from 9 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday and just running shy of beating Telemiracle 48's total.

The $12,037 raised for Estevan had some good assistance, says Kinettes Telemiracle Rep Krissy Wallman.