Estevan

A significant number of animal bites across the province this year have prompted a gentle reminder from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

While animals may seem friendly or cute, it's never a good idea to approach or feed unfamiliar animals, both wild and domestic.

Margaret Duncan has been a passionate volunteer with the Estevan and Area Literacy Club for nearly a decade, playing a key role in the development and delivery of its summer programming. Her involvement with Summer Smarts, formerly known as Nature Smarts, has helped shape a space where children can explore literacy through hands-on learning, creativity, and outdoor experiences.

The RCMP has launched a trial drone corridor along parts of the Canada-U.S. border in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to help combat smuggling and drug trafficking. The corridor extends up to 500 feet in altitude and one nautical mile north of the border. Local pilots are asked to provide advance notice before entering the corridor to ensure safe operations.

The outbreak of measles provincially and nationally has the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issuing exposure alerts and taking measures to limit the spread. However, Medical Health Officer for the region, Dr. Stanley Enebeli, acknowledges the effective response observed in our communities, saying the region has seen little transmission. 

The Carlyle RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating the driver of a white Dodge truck that was involved in a hit and run this morning.

At around 7 a.m. on Highway 9 just north of Alameda, the truck was southbound on Highway 9 when it crossed the center line and clipped the oncoming vehicle.

RCMP reported that there were no injuries, with the victim's vehicle being drivable following the incident.

A $3.75 million annual investment from the Government of Saskatchewan into a new program to help fund school playground equipment in communities across the province is coming this fall. Through the program, up to $50,000 in matched funding will be available for schools to build new or update existing playground equipment.

"Our government recognizes that every child deserves a place to play," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Alana Ross said in the announcement.

The biggest music festival in southeast Saskatchewan is coming back for another year - and it's happening fast!

The Coal Creek Festival is happening tomorrow at the Roche Percee Regional Park. You can get directions below with the Google Maps pin attached: 

It's the final opportunity for racers to win some points for the Estevan Motor Speedway, as tonight is their championship night. Across all of their divisions, racers will be battling to get the last points they need for the top spot in their division.

Speedway President Brad Pierson says that there'll be plenty of competition that night.

In a move that blends practicality with community spirit, the Village of North Portal has officially relocated its office to a new home, the village’s recently acquired church building. Gifted to the village this past April, the church offers a unique blend of charm and functionality, making it an ideal location for both administrative and community use.

When it comes to restoring our canola trade with China, the Canadian canola industry wants to see action and engagement from all levels of government, with everyone working together to protect our market share.

Premier Scott Moe, along with his Agriculture Minister Darryl Harrison and Trade and Export Minister Warren Kaeding, met with federal/provincial canola groups, as well as exporters, canola crush and value-added companies.