Estevan

The battle between AI companies and copyright holders notched an early win for publishers in the U.S. in mid-February when a court ruled that a legal research firm didn't have the right to use a rival's content.

But even as the number of legal cases grows, a definite answer to the question of whether artificial intelligence companies can use copyrighted content to train their AI products is still a long way off.

Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday's clash between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and they are warning this heated exchange should serve as a wake-up call for Canada. 

Trump berated Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved Ukraine closer to ending its war with Russia.

University of Saskatchewan economics professor Dr. Joel Bruneau said Canada might not have anything to gain by imposing retaliatory tariffs — instead, a ‘wait and see’ approach might pay off as homegrown American opposition to Trump’s tariff threats gathers momentum. 

With the weather seeing a freeze-thaw cycle in the southeast, SGI is letting people to know to keep an eye out for ice dams forming around their homes.

An ice dam is when water freezes into ice on a part of a roof and builds up to the point of potentially causing damage by blocking the flow of water off of a roof.

SGI Spokesperson Jeremy Pilon talks about some of the ways people can make sure their homes are clear of ice dams.

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.