Estevan

Multiple thunderstorm watches were issued over the weekend as a severe system made its way through the southeast.

That resulted in harsh winds, heavy rains, and even hail in a few areas.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang talks about the system and what the worst of the weather brought to the area.

While it may be hard to accept, we are in the latter half of summer and for those with a green thumb it is now time to get the garden ready to weather the inevitable chill that fall brings. 

We spoke with Leslie Cornell, owner of Cornell Design & Landscaping, to discuss some of the things that you can do now while the weather is favourable to keep your garden healthy as the seasons begin to change.  

Theodore "Theo" Kamp
1955 – 2024

Theo passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Sask. on August 20, 2024, at the age of 69.

The Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Redvers Town Cemetery, Redvers, Sask. with family friend Brian Kennett leading the service. Everyone is invited to join the family for a luncheon and time of fellowship at Theo & Sharon’s home, immediately following the service.

Dustin Pewean
1987 – 2024

Dustin's family sadly announces his tragic passing in Saskatoon, Sask. on August 18, 2024, at the
age of 37.

The Wake will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the White Bear First Nations Community Hall. The traditional feast will commence at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the same location, followed by the Funeral Service and giveaway. Interment will take place in the Bigstone Cemetery, White Bear First Nations.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will reduce the number of low-wage temporary foreign workers with stricter rules, urging employers to hire Canadian workers instead.

The federal government announced today that it will refuse applications for low-wage temporary foreign workers in regions with an unemployment rate of six per cent or higher.

Employers will be allowed to hire a maximum of 10 per cent of their workforce from the temporary foreign worker program, down from 20 per cent.

Conversations around what could have been done to mitigate last week's flooding have swirled around Estevan, as businesses continue to asses the damages they faced. The Orpheum Theatre has announced that it's closing its doors due to flooding. A&A Jewellery shared that $75,000 of inventory was damaged. Jenny Joans had flooding in their storage basement caused by the storm. Many members of the community have taken to social media to point out that the construction downtown had a large part in the flooding, while some businesses found it to be a case of bad timing. 

Parks Canada says a weekend drenching of rain on parts of Jasper National Park is doing a lot to quell fire activity, but the wet weather also comes with a warning.

In a daily update on the local wildfire situation, Parks Canada says parts of the national park received over 30 millimetres of rain on Friday night.

Cooler temperatures were also in the forecast, which the agency says could further decrease fire activity.

Traffic at Canada's two largest railways is slated to resume today as a rail work stoppage comes to an end following a Saturday decision from the federal labour board. 

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City shut down railways last Thursday, locking out workers and disrupting freight traffic countrywide and commuter lines in the Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver areas.

The lockouts affected more than 9,000 railway workers amid an ongoing contract dispute between the two companies and the Teamsters union.

Canada's rail companies and the union have been ordered back to work following a decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB).

The decision supports Ottawa's call for binding arbitration between CN, CPKC and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), and extends the current collective agreement until a new deal is signed.

The CIRB held a case management hearing with all parties on Friday and released its decision late Saturday.

TaeKwon-Do -- it's the art of kicking and punching. 

The sport has been around Estevan for close to 40 years. However, according to Master Wayne Brown, it's much more than just a physical activity. “It’s a traditional art, so it’s basically teaching a mental and physical discipline.”