Estevan

The southeast is preparing for the long weekend and it looks like the weather will be well set to help make the next few days a good ending to summer.

Clear skies and comfortably warm temperatures will be seen throughout, though the weekend will be followed up by a bit more heat.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg talks about the upcoming weather for the Labour Day long weekend.

Fresh backpacks, new books, and a renewed sense of how to use a school lock for lockers -- that was the scene at yesterday's barbecue at the Estevan Comprehensive School, welcoming new and returning students for a new year. 

"This is one of the most exciting nights of the academic year at ECS. It's so awesome to welcome our new and returning students. Our school Community council [was] outside barbecuing up some hot dogs and [giving] free water. [It was] just great to reconnect with the school community and get the academic year going," shared Principal James Jones. 

The railways have been working to ramp back up following last week's rail shutdown.

CN's Assistant Vice President of Grain, David Przednowek says the process takes some time noting the key to an efficient ramp up or recovery is a very measured and planned ramp down.

He says that involved implementing embargoes so that products (especially toxic, hazardous or dangerous goods) wouldn't be left in transport on the rail line.

Przednowek says it's important to review how everything played out to fully understand the process involved in gearing back up. 

Get ready for a long weekend filled with great music on The Canadian Country Showcase! This weekend, we'll be featuring Cold Creek County, who are back after a break with their new single, "Life Goes On." Jordan, Doug, and Brandon from the band will join Courtney Fielder to discuss their latest work. Plus, American recording artist Lainey Wilson will stop by to talk about her title track "Whirlwind" from her new album, released on August 23rd.

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Estevan Minor Football kicks off its season this weekend, with the first games taking place in Moose Jaw on Saturday.

Both the U12 Chargers and the U14 Oilers will take to the field. U14 Oilers head coach Christian Pfeifer noted that an increase in athletes has led to more effective practices.

“I’m very happy with the turnout that we’ve had as opposed to last year. We’re usually averaging around 20 to 22 kids at practices,” Pfeifer said. “Then we can run the offence that we need, we can run the defense that we need.”

Hunters have had to ask farmers for permission to hunt on their land ever since the province put that into law on January 1, 2022.

That changed the previous rule and after a couple of hunting seasons have passed both parties have settled into the new status quo.

Midale’s Keely Shaw took to the track in two events in the first two days of competition at the Paralympics, and is coming home with a medal. Shaw captured the bronze medal in the C-4 3000m pursuit this morning, beating Samantha Bosco of the United States to capture the medal. Shaw finished the race with a time of 3:46.942. Her average speed for the race was 47.589 km/h. 

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

When someone becomes the victim of a crime or perceives themselves as one, they may decide to take matters into their own hands, often turning to social media for answers. 

While this can sometimes help, it’s best to report any suspected crime to police as soon as possible, according to Estevan Police Service Interim Chief Warren Morrical.  

Movement is speeding up on Saskatchewan's border with the US as summer vacations come to an end and people are looking to head over for deals.

With so many people and purchases heading over the border, it's wise to know some of the rules the border has for those making the trip.

Corporate chief for the Canada Board of Services Agency (CBSA) Scott Kienlen talks about some of the rules around the border.