Estevan

The City of Estevan’s Roads and Drainage Division is working to keep streets and sidewalks safe as winter conditions continue. Crews are steaming frozen catch basins and culverts to prevent blockages and ensure proper drainage.

So far this season, the city has seen few problem areas, but staff remain ready to respond as needed. With warmer temperatures expected this weekend, residents are advised to avoid using alleys, which may become more difficult to navigate due to melting snow and ice.

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there's a good chance that Russia could re-invade Ukraine if there are no security guarantees in a peace deal.

Her comments came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a shocking verbal brawl in the White House.

The two countries were expected to sign a critical minerals deal as part of efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia, but after Zelenskyy insisted that the deal include security guarantees from the U.S., Trump showed open disdain for the Ukrainian president.

Estevan police responded to multiple calls on Feb. 27, including disturbances, a well-being check, and a report of a misdelivered package.

Police responded to a domestic disturbance in the central part of the city. The individuals involved were arguing over property and living arrangements. Officers mediated the situation, and one person returned to their own residence.

Recently, talks have begun about restarting Keystone XL between Canada and the US, a pipeline which went through regulatory and political troubles over the last decade.

The current Keystone pipeline runs through the Canadian Prairies and down to the US, with the XL expansion adding another line coming from Alberta.

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we’re catching up with a couple of incredible Ontario artists! James Barker from the James Barker Band joins us for a chat, and Kelsi Mayne makes her debut on the show with her latest single, "Breaking Bad." Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2020 and revisit the #1 song on the charts. 

Catch the Canadian Country Showcase every Saturday at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., only on the Golden West Country Network!

After a busy few games in some of their leagues, the Estevan Curling Club is now gearing up for a busy weekend.

Estevan will play host to the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Association's Regional SR Doubles & SR Boys curling matchups, set for today and tomorrow.

Club President Pauline Ziehl-Grimsrud talks about the tourney coming up.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is launching the President’s Awards to recognize achievements in public safety throughout the province.

The SPSA is seeking nominations for both youth and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in emergency preparedness.

The nomination deadline is March 31, 2025, with an awards ceremony set for the spring in Prince Albert. Nominations can be submitted at saskpublicsafety.ca.

The unseasonably warm temperatures we've experienced over the past week may soon be joined by less-than-ideal weather as a system is overhead in the southeast.

Temperatures will be closer to the freezing point heading into the weekend, and some precipitation could potentially freeze the area.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg says that after that weather there will be a bit of a break on the weekend.

The federal government is extending the timeline for Ukrainians in Canada who fled Russia's invasion to apply for new or renewed temporary visas by one year. 

The new deadline to apply for new or renewed work and study permits under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program is March 31, 2026.

Nearly 300,000 Ukrainians came to Canada under the program, which said they had to arrive by March 31, 2024. 

The Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre is making it easier for families to stay active with the Play It Forward Community Lending Closet, a free resource offering sports equipment, outdoor gear, and games to borrow.

Sydney Wanner from the Family Centre said the idea came from a desire to make activities more accessible.