Estevan

Sophia Sammy
1962 - 2024

Sophia passed away at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Sask. on August 16, 2024 at the age of 62.

The Wake will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the White Bear First Nations Community Hall. The traditional feast will commence at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 23, 2024, followed by the Funeral Service and giveaway, at the same location. Elder Michael Lonechild will be the speaker. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, White Bear First Nations.

34 wins. 4 losses. 19-game winning streak. 

Stats like these are rare, even when looking at professional sports. However, the U18 AA Estevan Brewers went in to prove the odds wrong and surpassed every expectation. Southeast Saskatchewan rallied around the 13 players and their respective coaching staff all season long, supporting them all the way through their dominating championship run at the Western Canada Championship. 

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an issue seen across the prairies with Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment wanting to take a closer look at that.

As such they've been monitoring chronic wasting disease for decades, relying on hunters to report their findings in the field.

Dr. Iga Stasiak, a wildlife health specialist with the province, says that's more important with the disease growing in some regions.

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways.

A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

Unless deals are reached, rail service at both companies is poised to stop at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.

As a nationwide labour dispute looms between Canada’s two major freight railways and the union representing workers at each, the associations representing rural municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are extremely concerned about the impacts that a rail work stoppage would have on Prairie agricultural producers, consumers and other industries crucial to rural communities.

"Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.

The Crown alleges Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barber, who owns a Saskatchewan trucking business, were in cahoots to block roads and disrupt locals in a bid to pressure the federal government to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates in 2022.

The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program last night at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The recipient of the 2024 award Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC was presented by Lynn Grant, Vice President of the Foundation & Canadian Cattle Association Board member. 

The province is warning consumers about a handful of companies that are involved in financial transactions that may not be wholly legitimate.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan sent out notices on four companies - Capitals Gain, AmCan, Lova Crypto, and CGWise.

According to the province:

The Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) is gearing up for a busy and exciting Friday, with two key events aimed at supporting the community and engaging local families.

The day kicks off with a fundraiser BBQ hosted by the Southern Plains Co-op from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in their grocery store parking lot. For $6, attendees can enjoy a hamburger or hot dog with a cold drink, with all proceeds benefiting EPYC.

Estevan Minor Football is calling for volunteers to participate in a work bee this weekend as they prepare for the upcoming football season.

Pat Ford with EMF said the work will take place at the Woodlawn Game Fields on Sunday, August 25, focusing on painting the locker rooms, painting the bleachers, and completing other minor projects.

He noted that around 10 to 20 volunteers would be ideal, but any number of volunteers is welcome.