Estevan

Construction is moving forward on Estevan’s new Pebbles to Rocks daycare, with walls already in place and more work underway. Director Karolina Tamulaitiene said things are on track to be completed early next year.

“The construction’s going really well and pretty quickly. It’s estimated to be completed beginning of January of next year. But with construction, you know, things sometimes happen. So maybe even if we complete in February, that would be fantastic,” said Tamulaitiene.

Oxbow-born artist Emilee Steffensen has been making her mark across Southeast Saskatchewan this summer through murals, banners, and her Orange Shirt Day designs.

Steffensen, a member of White Bear First Nation and owner of Moonemis Cree-ations, said she wanted to give back to the community where she grew up and bring her culture forward through art. “I actually reached out to them last year. I’m doing something for the community just for it to be a little bit more diverse. I grew up in Oxbow, and so I wanted to bring my culture there as well,” she said.

The Estevan Viragos will host their first home game of the season Sunday afternoon at Woodlawn Athletic Field, taking on the Yorkton Lady Gridders in Prairie Girls Football League action.

“We had a few away games to start the year and I’m very excited to finally have a home game coming up this Sunday,” said head coach Matthew McGillivray.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.

“We've got a well-rounded group, so honestly, I'm really excited to showcase it,”

Three-time Juno Award winner and Order of Canada member Connie Kaldor stopped by Country 106.1 and SUN 102 ahead of her Oct. 1 concert at Estevan Comprehensive School, part of the Estevan Arts Council’s concert series.

Kaldor, joined by her husband Paul Campagne, shared stories from her 45-year career and performed live in studio, including a new track from her album Wide Open Spaces.

Check out the full interview and in-studio performance below:

The Estevan Roller Derby Club welcomed newcomers to the sport this week with a successful Try-It Night, giving participants a chance to lace up their skates and learn the basics.

The evening focused on teaching balance, one-foot strides and the unique challenge of moving on four wheels. Organizers said it was exciting to watch the progress unfold over the course of just an hour.

Prairie Pride Credit Union wrapped up its three-part community BBQ series, raising funds for important local organizations across its branch communities.

General Manager Dean Copeland said giving back is central to their mission as a cooperative. “It’s actually in our mission statement, being devoted to people and communities,” he explained.

Happy Little Hooves has wrapped up its summer fundraising efforts with positive results while also preparing for a busy fall season.

Vice president and co-owner Laura Stock said the group’s recent book sale “went quite well” and raised “a little over $500, so we were quite happy with that.”

While their GoFundMe campaign has slowed down, Stock noted that “we got about a third of what we’re trying to raise for it. I’m going to be starting to share it again.” The fundraiser aims to bring in $3,000 to cover feed and veterinary expenses.

Proper learning requires optimal physical and mental health, and the supports for these are in place within schools. 

According to Mental Health Consultant with the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division, Raylene Forseth, the resources available to students include teachers, school counsellors, student services, and other staff members. 

Canada has a need for a co-ordinated flash flood warning system and could deepen its European partnerships as the United States cuts climate- and weather-related funding, says a new report digging into the future of Canada's weather service. 

The independent assessment prepared for Environment and Climate Change Canada says significant cuts to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration threaten a wide range of weather and water monitoring in Canada, from the Arctic to the Great Lakes. 

Canada's ministers of finance and procurement have given officials in charge of most federal contracting 45 days to come up with a plan to review all existing and planned federal contracts to find ways to save money.

The directive made by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Public Works and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound is the latest cost-savings directive from the federal cabinet as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to cut government operating spending by 15 per cent over the next three years.