Estevan

Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.

A survey from Ipsos released this week suggests that if an election were held today, 38 per cent of Canadians would support the Liberals and 36 per cent would back the Conservatives.

That's a major shift from just six weeks ago, when the Conservatives held a 26-point lead in Ipsos polls.

The Prairie Watershed On-Farm Climate Action Project (PWCP) is expanding, and it's good news for farmers in Manitoba. The project, which has been helping farmers reduce their environmental footprint since 2022, is getting a significant boost from the Canadian government.

Lynda Nicol, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW), explains how phase one of the program has been a huge success.

Schools in Estevan marked Pink Shirt Day with presentations and activities aimed at promoting kindness, inclusion and the importance of standing up to bullying.

The Spruce Ridge student leadership team, along with teacher Mrs. Copeland and Spruce Ridge Principal Cheri Haberstock, planned several sessions throughout the day to effectively pass the message on to children of all ages. 

With tax season coming up for Canada people will be going through forms once again to figure out their financial situation.

With the tasks sometimes being very complicated, authorities try to give people the best help that they can.

Canada Revenue Agency Spokesperson Lisa Kao gives some tips on how to prepare for the tax season.

Estevan police are crediting the power of social media and public assistance in helping locate two stolen pickup trucks and arresting a suspect.

Deputy Chief Warren Morrical said both thefts involved larger pickup trucks, which were taken after the door handles or doors were damaged, and the ignition was tampered with.

"In both cases, both vehicles were actually taken by damage to the handles or the door itself, as well as damage to the ignition in order to start and move the vehicle," Morrical said.

Donald Edward Turner
1954-2025

Donny passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, Sask. at the age of 70 years.

A Celebration of Donny’s Life will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan, Sask. With Sandy Dalziel officiating. The lunch reception will take place following the service at the Royal Canadian Legion (large hall).

As the 88th edition of the McLeod Series reaches its final night, anticipation is running high among players and fans alike. The longstanding rivalry between Estevan Comprehensive School (ECS) and Weyburn Comprehensive School will culminate in a high-stakes showdown, with both teams eager to claim victory.

Estevan sidewalks are getting messy as a freeze-thaw cycle is seeing icy conditions lead to mushy walking surfaces.

The city would like to see more people keeping those sidewalks cleared as the conditions are expected to last through the week.

City Councillor Shelly Veroba says that it's important to make sure everyone has a path to walk on.

The Redvers Rockets secured a pivotal victory over the Oxbow Huskies on Friday night, edging them out 5-4 to claim their semifinal series and advance to the Big Six Hockey League finals. Co-manager Dallas Jonassen said the team was eager to close out the series and avoid a return trip to Oxbow for a Game 4. 

The City of Estevan is wrestling with a couple more water breaks which have popped up over the city.

One water break is seeing the 1400 block of 4th Street being worked on, with crews continuing work there today.

As well, another break has been reported at 10th Avenue and Valley Street with crews working on repairing that.

The work is expected to last through the day with the city asking to keep clear of the area while that's being worked on.

In addition, a boil water advisory is in place for residences along Henry Street, Pine Avenue and King Street.