Estevan

The Liberal government has introduced legislation aimed at cutting down barriers to internal trade by recognizing provincial and territorial rules at the federal level.

Officials who briefed reporters this morning say the goal is to reduce the number of redundant standards across the country.

They say that, for example, a company that produces washing machines that meet a provincial energy efficiency standard won't have to meet a separate federal standard to sell outside that province.

In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency.

Two years later, the country is again facing another summer of wildfires. There is still no sign of such an agency, though governments are tapping the private sector to help with evacuations.

Ali Asgary, a York University professor of disaster and emergency management, said the work to establish a national agency is "unfortunately … not going as fast as our crises are going."

Seeding progress in southeast Saskatchewan has reached 95 per cent, up from 80 per cent last week. The region is now on pace with the five-year average, which sits at 94 per cent.

Farmers have completed or nearly completed seeding of many crops including field peas, lentils, spring wheat, durum and canary seed. Barley is reported at 96 per cent complete, followed by canola at 94 per cent. Oats and flax are each at 92 per cent. Canary seed and soybeans are at 90 and 89 per cent complete, respectively. Chickpeas sit at 85 per cent while mustard is at 84 per cent.

The Estevan Market Mall has found a solution to a 23,000 square foot problem as a new tenant has been found for their former Peavy Mart space. At the start of the year, it was announced that all Peavy Mart locations would be closing down, with the company citing several factors, including record-low consumer confidence, increased operating costs and continued disruptions to the supply chain.

Since then, the Estevan Market Mall has been looking for a new option for the area, and that was announced late in May on a Facebook post from a Regina-based company.

Jade Curtiss Volesky
1988-2025

With broken hearts the family wishes to announce that Jade Volesky late of Estevan, SK passed away at the Regina General Hospital during surgery to repair an aortic dissection on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the age of 37 years.

A Celebration of Jade’s Life will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Days Inn Plaza, Estevan, SK with Carmella Backlun presiding. A time of lunch and socializing will follow.

Charles Alexander Cuthbert
1941-2025

Charles Cuthbert passed away with family by his side on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, SK at the age of 84 years.
Charles was the United Church Minister at Whitebear First Nation from 1968-1969.

A Traditional Feast will be held at the Kisby Rec Centre on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.

It started as a simple challenge between neighbours in 1956. Now the Golden Garbage Can is back, and Estevan wants it.

The light-hearted but meaningful competition between Estevan and Weyburn resumes June 9, with judges touring each city to see which shines brightest.

Councillor Kirsten Walliser is Estevan’s representative and said there have been some changes to the process this year.

“We reviewed their judging rubric and felt that it missed those unique items that make Estevan and Weyburn great places to work and live,” she said.

At around 12:10 pm today, Estevan Fire Rescue (EFR) sent crews out to Highway 18 westbound near Bienfait. They responded to a single-vehicle rollover, where a white vehicle was found on its side on the shoulder of the highway. 

According to the crews on-site, there were two occupants in the vehicle at the time of the accident. They both suffered minor injuries and have been transported by EMS to St. Joseph's Hospital for further evaluation. 

Winsome Kind is kicking off their summer with an all-ages album release show this Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at the Carlyle Community Theatre — and they joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to spread the word.

Scott and Leora stopped by the studio to talk about their brand-new album Mantras for a Magical Lifeand also treated listeners to a couple of live songs, offering a taste of what’s to come.

Estevan police arrested a man for child assault and responded to a drug overdose on a day marked by several serious calls for service.

Estevan Police Service officers responded to several serious incidents on June 4, including a child assault, a suspected drug overdose and a public disturbance.