Estevan

Mounties have dismantled what they say is the largest, most sophisticated illicit drug "superlab" in Canada that had been acting as a "supermarket" for organized crime. 

Police say the lab mass produced and distributed the powerful opioid fentanyl and methamphetamine across Canada and internationally.

David Teboul, assistant commissioner with the RCMP's Pacific region, told a news conference Thursday that dismantling the lab “undoubtedly saved thousands of lives in Canada and abroad.” 

Remembrance Day in Canada is observed annually on November 11 to honour and remember those who died in military service and those who served in wartime. This day marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement that ended World War I in 1918. As we approach this important day, we pause to honour the brave men and women who have served our country, from the two great wars to today. The South East Military Museum, located a short drive north of Estevan, holds a treasure trove of artifacts that tell the stories of these heroes.

It was a spooktacular Halloween for Miss Wright’s Grade 3/4 class at Westview School! Willow's name was drawn as October’s Classroom of the Month winner, bringing a well-deserved KFC Estevan lunch and treats from the Southern Plains Co-op. The special delivery included Beetlejuice Haunted Apple beverages, a perfect fit for the day’s eerie excitement.

SGI released their yearly report that looks at collisions both across the province and in communities across Saskatchewan.

Their 2023 Traffic Collision Statistical Report outlines information about collisions recorded in the Traffic Accident Information System.

Compared to 2022, collisions as a whole are down 5.8 percent, with a total number of 28,238.

Of those collisions 92 deaths were associated with those, down by 11.5 per cent over last year, with injuries also down by 6.1 per cent, coming in at 5,392 in 2023.  

Blackleg is a disease in canola mainly caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans. It’s a serious disease that affect canola plants in the seedling stage by attaching to the stems and working up the stem as it grows, inhibiting the movement of water and nutrients within the plant. It can cause upwards of 50% yield reduction in severe cases. Blackleg was first spotted in western Canada in 1975 in north-east Saskatchewan. 

St. Joseph's Hospital is looking for new ways to improve its service to the community with a survey being sent out.

The survey asks people to tell the hospital what kind of improvements in equipment or service could be made.

Executive Director Candace Kopec explained what they hope to accomplish through the survey.

Residential school survivors are calling on Canada to criminalize residential school denialism, echoing one of the findings in a report about unmarked graves and burial sites associated with the institutions.

Doug George, a survivor of the Mohawk Institute, said Canadians need to acknowledge the schools' place in history and to ensure the children who died are not silenced.

Estevan residents demonstrated their angelic spirits on Devils Night, with the Estevan Police Service reporting only two incidents in the community.

The first involved a hit-and-run collision in central Estevan, resulting in minor damage. A vehicle was struck by another while stopped at a stop sign, and the matter remains under investigation.

The second incident was an attempted scam. A scammer, impersonating an injured family member, requested money for medical expenses. The resident recognized the fraud attempt and did not send any money or provide information.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering held Tuesday, Oct. 29, raised $7,304,936.95, with the Estevan area generating the majority of the revenue.

The offering featured 112 parcels, with 93 receiving acceptable bids, covering a total of 15,347.639 hectares.

The Estevan area generated the most interest, bringing in $5,417,916.25 for 56 leases and one exploration licence, totaling 8,330.517 hectares.