Estevan

A rainfall warning has been placed on southeast Saskatchewan as of 3:39 p.m. as a system is heading to the area.

Environment and Climate Change Canada did not specify at what time rainfall would be heaviest, with multiple systems on their way to the area.

Residents are asked to monitor the forecasts for any further alerts as the situation develops.

To report severe weather, people can send an email to SKstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484, or post on X under #SKStorm.

Souris Family Pharmacy is partnering with the Estevan Community Wellness Committee to host a free community board game night on May 20 at Estevan Comprehensive School. With refreshments provided and an open invitation to bring a favourite game or join a table, the evening is designed to encourage connection, conversation, and community support.

Estevan police responded to multiple calls Tuesday reporting an assault and damage to a vehicle in a parking lot on the north end of the city.

Two victims sustained minor injuries during the altercation. The suspects fled the scene before police arrived but turned themselves in a short time later.

An 18-year-old man has been charged with assault and mischief. Charges are pending against a 15-year-old girl.

Police also received a report of a break and enter into storage units at a business in the east end of the city. The incident remains under investigation.

Production is expected to recover by 70 million tonnes due to favourable conditions, while demand will rise by 45 million tonnes

SASKATOON — The global grain outlook for 2025-26 is incredibly balanced, says an analyst.

The International Grains Council (IGC) is forecasting 2.373 billion tonnes of production and an identical 2.373 billion tonnes of demand.

“We’re looking at quite a finely balanced fundamental picture for grains,” Helen Plant, senior analyst for the United Kingdom’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, said in a recent webinar.

The City of Estevan went over some of their financial statements at Monday's city council meeting, as those were audited to see the city's financial situation in 2024. That covered debts, revenues, and whether the city's finances came back clean.

Neal Fense of the accounting firm Virtus Group discussed their view of the city's financial situation.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture President Keith Currie says Canadian agriculture is at a critical juncture, with the recent dramatic rise of trade uncertainty, high costs, and more frequent extreme weather events.

He notes during the recent election, the CFA made the priorities of Canadian farmers very clear: farmers need to see a focus on competitiveness, resiliency, and maintaining rule-based trade.

Southeast College and Suncrest College have partnered to launch DATA In a New WaY (Digital and Tech Access for Indigenous, Newcomers, Women and Youth), a new computer science and workplace training initiative set to begin in June 2025.

Janet Catherine Mark
1924-2025
Janet Mark slipped peacefully from this world on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the Redvers Long Term Care Facility at the age of 100 years.
A Celebration of Janet’s Life will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church, Maryfield, SK with Rev. Roy Bortolotto presiding. A luncheon will be held at the Harmony Centre following the service after which the interment will take place at the Redvers Town Cemetery.

Gertrude “Gert” Mary Fedyk
1933-2025
Gert Fedyk, late of Estevan, SK passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 12, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home at the age of 91 years.
In keeping with Gert’s wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to pay tribute to Gert via a memorial donation in her name may do so directly to St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (designate Long Term Care), 1176 Nicholson Rd., Estevan, SK S4A 0H3.

With recent black bear sightings making headlines, including one in Regina, Saskatchewan residents are reminded to stay vigilant and prepared when spending time outdoors.

“Really, Saskatchewan is bear country in many ways,” said Matthew Tokaruk, black bear biologist with the Ministry of Environment. “We have bears through much of the province—into the Parkland and even touching up against the grasslands sometimes.”