Estevan

Fall is officially here, and Southeast Saskatchewan is packed with fun this weekend! From family-friendly fall festivities to high-energy sports action, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re exploring a corn maze, getting creative at community events, or cheering on local teams, the weekend is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss.

Events:

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) presented The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2025 to Don and Geraldine Bettle of Passekeag Holdings Inc

The couple run a 70 head Angus-based cow herd on a land base next to the Kennebecasis River and show incredible respect for the land and the environment protecting the water, riparian areas, and wildlife habitat.

A Mountie seriously injured in a highway crash while responding to a mass stabbing on a Manitoba First Nation says she's doing well but the tragedy will stay with her forever.

About 3.4 million acres shifted from owned and operated to the “rented” land category from 2011 to 2021

The amount of rented farmland in Saskatchewan and Alberta shot upward in the 2010s.

Farmland rented or leased in the two provinces went from 25.7 million acres in 2011 to 29.1 million in 2021, says Census of Agriculture data.

So, in a decade, about 3.4 million acres shifted from owned and operated to the “rented” land category. The 3.4 million acres includes cropland and ranchland.

Sandra Mann
1946-2025
Sandra Mann, late of Grand Forks, BC and formerly of White Bear First Nations, SK passed away at Trail, BC on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
The Wake will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. with the Traditional Feast and Funeral to be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Both service will be held at the White Bear Community Hall, White Bear First Nations, SK with Elder Peter Bigstone officiating.

UPDATE: Saturday’s Enduro race at the Estevan Motor Speedway has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall.

Organizers say a decision will be made later today on whether the event will be rescheduled for Sunday. Updates will be posted on the Speedway’s Facebook page.
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Estevan racing fans will have the chance to see thrilling Enduro races this Saturday at the Estevan Motor Speedway. Unlike traditional racing classes, the Enduro allows participants to take older cars, make basic modifications, and compete on the track.

Clifton’s No Frills in Estevan delivered 30 cases of bananas to schools in the city on September 11, part of a growing effort by the store to support local education and community wellness.

“We’ve had all kinds of initiatives come up this year,” said Clifton Krobel, owner of Clifton’s No Frills. “This one just came about, last week I was thinking of it. You know, school is in again, and I thought what a great way to support the community by delivering a bunch of bananas to all the elementary schools here.”

As farmers work on the harvest, agriculture ministers from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg this week for the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting. The annual event hosted by Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald provided a key platform to discuss shared challenges, policy priorities, and the future of Canadian agriculture. 

The 'benefits of routine' were highlighted in the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division's September Newsletter, alongside mental health resources available in the southeast.

Raylene Forseth, Mental Health Consultant with the SECPSD, said she and her team chose the topic, which was also shared on social media, partly because September's return to classes often means getting back into routines. The impact of routine, however, goes far beyond simply changing the bedtime and packing a lunch.

Harvest operations in the southeast are grinding to a halt as significant rainfall moves into the region this weekend. Weyburn-area farmer Dale Paslawski said Thursday the forecasted moisture is unwelcome for producers pushing to get the crop in the bin.