Estevan

The Estevan Mermaids welcomed newcomers to the pool this week with their annual Try It Night, giving local youth a chance to experience the sport of artistic swimming.

Head coach and Southeast Connections Winter Games team manager, Amber Mantei, said the evening was about sparking interest in a supportive environment.

Estevan Elecs head coach Paul Duncan recently led his team in a memorable exhibition match at Mosaic Stadium against the Sheldon Williams Collegiate Spartans. The game was a valuable opportunity for the Elecs to get their grade nine players acclimated to competitive play at a prestigious venue.

The self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" was among those arrested on Wednesday by the Saskatchewan RCMP following a firearm investigation.

At around 4:30 a.m., Saskatchewan RCMP executed a search warrant in Richmound at a privately-owned decommissioned school inhabited by a group of individuals, including one Romana Didulo.

Tensions had been rising in the community ever since Didulo and others had taken up residence in the former Richmound School in September 2023.

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

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Joaquin started his journey on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the young age of 17 years.
The Wake will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. and the Pipe Ceremony will start on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8:00 a.m with the traditional feast and giveaway to follow. Both services will be held at the Siyó Nidé Nakóda Oyade (Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation) Community Center. The interment will take place at The Pheasant Rump Gladys Memorial Garden.

The southeast is getting battered today as heavy winds are hitting the area, causing Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue a wind warning. Speeds are expected to ramp up around noon to around 90 km/h, dropping by the evening to manageable levels.

Meteorologist Crawford Luke takes a look at what's blowing into the southeast.

A new public art project in Carlyle is sparking conversation and reflection, as banners honouring Indigenous history and the journey toward reconciliation were unveiled yesterday. 

Grain Rush is back in the southeast, with farmers getting lunchtime meals from KFC over the next few weeks, thanks to sponsors such as NextAcre Real Estate. The very first meal went out to Fichter Farms, which operates just outside of Bienfait.

Todd Fichter says that the farm is just about ready to switch over crops at this time.

"Just about done with wheat today. Tomorrow will be our last day of wheat, and then on to canola."

The Shirley Carson Therapeutic Park in Lampman has launched a new program aimed at getting people of all ages moving while enjoying the outdoors.

Treasurer of the park committee, Monica Dukart, says the initiative, called Community in Motion, is all about encouraging residents to come out, walk, and connect.

“Initially, what we're trying to do is think of ways to encourage the community to use the therapeutic park, to enjoy all the beautiful flowers and trees,” said Dukart. “So we thought, why don’t we meet once a week and encourage the community to get moving?”

It looks like India is thinking about implementing an import duty on yellow peas. 

India Pulses and Grains Association is concerned that an increase in yellow pea production in Canada and Russia could result in more imports.

They say ongoing imports have brought down prices, which could discourage Indian farmers from expanding their own pulse production.

The IPGA says in order to raise the price of yellow peas in the domestic market, they are calling on the Indian government to impose a 30 to 40 per cent import duty.