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Work is continuing on getting wildfires in Saskatchewan's north controlled, with the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.

As of Yesterday afternoon, around 10-15 thousand people have been evacuated, with 30 communities seeing residents flee the fires. In northern Saskatchewan, 27 wildfires are currently raging, with six of those uncontained, another six contained, 12 undergoing assessment, and three protecting values. The total year-to-date number for wildfires is 246, nearly doubling the five-year average of 138.

A recent meeting by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division looked at some of their totals from the Terry Fox fundraising runs, walks, and events last year to see just how much was raised.

In total, 28 school facilities held events, with the Terry Fox Foundation saying that 2024 was a banner year for fundraising in the pursuit of cancer cures.

Deanna Holowachuk, who manages the school runs for the foundation, said schools across the country raised close to $14 million for cancer research.

It's been a week since the Orpheum Theatre opened its doors to the public once again after a devastating flood and sewer backup last fall shuttered the business. Patrons have returned to enjoy the movies they've been waiting to watch on the big screen. Before you sit in your seat, you probably approach the concession first to grab popcorn and some drinks. That's where you would've met Kegan Littlefield, who carries a bit of legacy on his shoulders. 

He's one of a long line of Littlefields who have made it a tradition to work at the famed local theatre. 

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.