Estevan

The Southeast TechHub (SETH) has relaunched RISE: the Rural Innovation Startup Ecosystem — a free, 10-month program designed to support entrepreneurs across southeast Saskatchewan. First introduced in 2023, the program gained attention when two Grade 12 students won $22,500 for their portable irrigation system. Now backed by SaskPower, RISE is returning to help turn more local ideas into global solutions, with a focus on energy, agriculture, and rural innovation.

The Village of Roche Percee is gearing up for the first-ever Roche Percee Days on July 12 — a brand-new summer tradition packed with local pride. With a full day of activities, from a craft show and car show to a pig roast and evening cabaret, the celebration also serves as a fundraiser to help add a new kitchen and bathroom to the village hall.

To share the details and invite everyone out, Mayor Jay Riedel joined the SUN 102 Morning Show.

“Hope to see everybody come out — it’s going to be a fun, full day of entertainment. You won’t be bored!”

As the Energy City Ex prepares to welcome the community this Friday, residents have taken to social media to express their concerns about the 'cashless' option that will be available during the event. 

The Estevan Exhibition Association (EEA) announced that it will be offering debit and credit options as a payment method at the gate entrance, beer gardens, and the cabaret grounds. People on social media have thought that cash will no longer be taken during the event. President Crystal Ross noted that this is not the case. 

Another shift in the weather this week is setting up the southeast for a few rain showers, though nothing in Environment Canada's forecast is showing anything too wet. Their current forecast has a number of chances of rain showers over the next week, with many of those shifting their expected timeframes as the week progresses.

Meteorologist Crawford Luke talks about the system that's causing both the rain to come in and smoke to hang over the southeast.

As wildfires are sweeping through northern Saskatchewan, a few credit unions that are approaching a merger soon are sending out a $150,000 donation to help out those affected. Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions are sending that money to the Canadian Red Cross in an effort to help keep them supporting Saskatchewan residents.

Celina Philpot, the CEO of Conexus Credit Union, talks about why they wanted to show that support.

About 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., will be allowed to return home on Thursday after the lifting of a wildfire evacuation order, the director of the local emergency operation centre said Tuesday.

Lyle Hannan said residents of La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band can start going home on Thursday at 8 a.m.

Those deemed to work in essential services will be allowed to return sooner, he said.

Hannan said rain in the last few days helped crews contain the wildfire near the community.

Ottawa’s efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada’s environment commissioner said Tuesday.

In a new report, Jerry DeMarco concluded the National Adaptation Strategy was not effectively designed, did not prioritize Canada’s climate change risks and only established one of its three components since its release in 2023.

The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.

Statistics Canada shone a light on the difficult employment prospects for students heading back to school this fall in its May jobs report last Friday.

Roughly one in five returning students aged 15 to 24 was unemployed in May, the agency said. The last time the jobless rate for students was this high outside the pandemic was in May 2009.

Elenora Joan DeRosier
1943 - 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elenora Joan DeRosier (née Mickel), who passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on June 8, 2025 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home.

Katayek Victor Johnny White Bear
Nekaneet wahpi-makwa “Leading White Bear”
1952 - 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victor Johnny White Bear who passed away on June 8, 2025.

The Wake will commence at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the White Bear Community Hall, White Bear First Nations, Sask. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the same location, followed by the Traditional Feast. Burial will take place at Dawson Cemetery.