Estevan

The Estevan Taekwondo Club was among the many local groups taking part in Citywide Registration this week, giving families a chance to sign up for the upcoming season.

Club representatives Tina Longny and Simone Saigeon said the evening started out a little quiet but expected more parents to arrive as the night went on. For those who missed registration, families can still sign up at Spruce Ridge School on September 4 and 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Enrollment across the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division has held relatively steady, which is allowing schools to maintain consistent programming for students and families.

Director of Education Keith Keating said that stability helps schools focus on learning outcomes rather than the challenges that come with large fluctuations in student numbers.

Summer is turning into fall soon, as the Labour Day long weekend is ushering in a new month and the start of fall in the southeast. For Moose Mountain Provincial Park, that means the beginning of the end of their camping season, after one last long weekend with their campgrounds open.

Ainsley Sauter, Acting Park Manager, says people can still enjoy some of the nice water even if operations are winding doe.

The annual charity golf tournament saw a great turnout this year, with 28 teams participating, up from 24 last year. Organizers say nearly $7,500 was raised, funding scholarships, community programs, and donations to families in need.

Harvest is well underway in southeastern Saskatchewan, thanks to warm and dry conditions last week.

Fourteen per cent of crops have now been harvested in the region, up 10 per cent from last week.

Producers have been combining winter cereals, pulses, and spring wheat, as well as desiccating and swathing other crops.

Southeast College’s computer science program wrapped up another summer, with students once again taking on real-world projects aimed at bringing technology into the community.

Alistair Watson, who has been with the program since its launch, said this year’s class was one of the busiest yet.

“It went really well this term because we had quite a few interesting projects, so everyone had something to work on,” said Watson. “I threw myself into quite a few projects, both in the class and otherwise, and I think a lot got done and there was a lot for everyone to learn.”

A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline.

The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.

"It's very clear Canadians want government involved," said Jennifer McLeod Macey, senior vice-president at Leger.

A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes across the country. 

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its preliminary report Thursday, saying it heard that there are "deeply ingrained" issues across the country, from a culture of silence that has led to abuse and maltreatment to underfunding and a lack of diversity. 

The Estevan Police Service announced a new breakthrough which led to multiple arrests in a major drug case, with an investigation into a whole other province.

In 2024, Estevan Police Service's Drug Intelligence and Criminal Investigation Units began a drug trafficking investigation into a criminal organization operating in Estevan based out of British Columbia.

Golden West is looking for a community-minded individual to join its Estevan Content Team, with an opportunity to contribute both online and on-air through DiscoverEstevan.com, Sun 102, CJ1150 and Country 106.1.