Estevan

Estevan Police Service (EPS) officers were kept busy with a range of incidents on Monday, including theft investigations, public assistance, and arrests.

A 49-year-old man was arrested south of Hitchcock by the RCMP in connection with two thefts from vendors in Estevan. The suspect was transported to EPS headquarters and lodged in cells as investigations continue.

For those looking to try a new sport or simply enjoy some outdoor fun, the Estevan Trap Club has been welcoming members of all ages to take aim and break clay targets.

Marilyn King, an organizer with the club, says she handles membership and paperwork while helping ensure everyone enjoys their time at the range. “Everyone comes down to have fun, whether they’re experienced shooters or trying it for the first time,” King says.

Marion Florentina Mack (nee Mack)
1930 - 2025

Marion Mack, late of Estevan, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 95 years.

Brenda Fay Brown (née Farnden)
July 8, 1956– August 19, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Brenda Fay Brown (née Farnden) on August 19, 2025, at the age of 69.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m at the Friendship Club of Oxbow, Oxbow, SK with Sandy Dalziel officiating. The family invites everyone to join to them for the luncheon following the service. The private family interment will take place at Moose Creek Cemetery.

The issue of trade and tariffs is on the mind of everyone involved in agriculture.

President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Keith Currie says there was a lot of uneasiness - especially in the agriculture sector -  back in January when President Trump first started talking about tariffs, but then we didn't know exactly what that would involve.  

The Souris Valley Theatre closed out its 2025 season on a high note last week with a sold-out performance by the Johner Brothers featuring the Johner Boys.

“It was a fantastic season, just a fantastic season this year,” said theatre president Allison Holzer. “Our attendance was up, and it was wonderful to end with the Johner Boys. We had no weather issues, which has been a challenge in past years, so everything ran really smoothly.”

Ongoing wildfires in the province have taken a sharp turn for the better, as recent rains up north have cut the amount of active fires nearly in half in around a week.

As of 10:00 a.m. yesterday, August 25, there were 45 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 10 were categorized as contained, one was not contained, 30 were ongoing assessments, and four were listed as protecting values.

The City of Estevan will be holding another discussion on possibly rezoning the area around Wellock Road from single-family to multi-use, as Sector One Construction and Verity Developments want to change plans in the area.

A public hearing was held earlier this month as part of the City Council meeting, with the attending councillors voting to table the discussion for another time.

Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer

Manitoba livestock producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals as dry summer conditions can concentrate harmful substances in watering sources.

The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer.

It’s not there yet because sellers still have the upper hand, but real estate agents in the province say more land may soon come up for sale, thus tipping the scales in favour of buyers.

As of August 2025, 265 farmland properties were posted on the MLS system in Saskatchewan. That’s down drastically from 2020, when the number of farms for sale was close to 500.