Estevan

One conversation during Monday night's city council meeting included discussions around a new taxi service coming to the city, with the assembled councillors voting on whether to accept the motion. The service, replacing a former locksmithing business at 326 4th Street, was seeking a development permit from the city, as well as recognition that they are within City Tax Bylaw and provincial regulatory standards.

Land Development Services considered their request, looking at the issue and making a recommendation, while noting that the Council had final approval.

Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.

In a preliminary report, Commissioner Caroline Simard said her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign that ended on April 28 — seven times the number of complaints received in the 2019 and 2021 elections.

Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill.

Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before falling over sideways onto the floor.

A Senate spokesman says Brazeau appears to be recovering following an examination by paramedics.

Warning: The following video contains mild foul language and a medical event.

With grass growing strong along Saskatchewan's roads and highways, the province is reminding farmers that they can take advantage of the plants with their hay salvage program. Under the program, farmers have the first right to cut and salvage hay along highways and roadways to help keep their livestock fed through the winter.

The Hillcrest Early Learning Centre hosted its first large-scale Family Fun Day this past weekend, and organizers are already thinking ahead to next year.

Held as a fundraiser for the Estevan-based daycare, the event brought together families, children and members of the community for an afternoon of games, food and fun. Shawna Attwater, director at Hillcrest, said they were thrilled with how it all came together.

When people think of summer in Estevan, they picture burgers, golf clubs, and standing ovations — but they might not realize just how much those things drive our economy. From weekly community barbecues and packed charity golf tournaments to the much-loved Souris Valley Theatre and returning summer concerts, events big and small generate real economic impact. Community Development Officer Becca Foord with the Estevan Economic Development Board returned to talk about BBQs, teamwork, and being a tourist in your own town.

The wettest month of the year is usually June, and to the delight of farmers, we've had plenty of storms coming through the area to help prove that true. Moisture levels were already looking good heading into the month, thanks to a heavy rainfall in May, but some consistent rains were also needed to help those plants along through the growing season.

Southeast Agrologist Edgar Hammermeister says we've seen some good moisture that's kept those plants growing.

Estevan police have charged a 22-year-old man following an investigation into a stolen truck reported in the early morning hours of June 24.

Dusty Bonnor has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, break and enter, and failing to comply with conditions of a probation order. He was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear in Carlyle Provincial Court on June 25 to speak to the charges.

The Healthy Beaches program has restarted this week in Saskatchewan, with water sampling underway at select local beaches. Results are expected later this week, allowing residents to check water quality before heading out.

The program monitors water quality at recreational beaches across the province, providing accurate information to help protect beachgoers and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.

The second Taste of Summer charity barbecue was a big success, raising $1,198 in support of the Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC).

The event, held in partnership with Kingston Midstream, took place outside Shoppers Drug Mart, with hot dogs and hamburgers being served to the community.

Funds raised will help support EPYC’s programming and benefit youth in the community.