Estevan

Orval Dwayne Brown
1955 - 2025

Orval Brown of Carlyle, Sask. passed away at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Sask. on August 14, 2025 at the age of 69 years.

A celebration of Orval's life will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carlyle Memorial Hall, Carlyle, Sask. All are welcome. A private family interment will take place earlier in the day at Glen Morris Cemetery, Carlyle.

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A group of concerned atmospheric scientists have issued a position statement, calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision on extending the life of coal-fired power plants beyond the federal government’s mandated date of December 31, 2029. The provincial government’s stance also counters a draft plan from SaskPower that was developed after public consultations to comply with the CER by switching to solar and wind power generation, developing natural gas-fired power generation, and importing power from other jurisdictions.  

Air Canada cancelled hundreds of additional flights on Sunday after the union representing its flight attendants announced the workers would remain on strike in defiance of a back-to-work order.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees said it filed a challenge in Federal Court on Sunday to an order by the Canada Industrial Relations Board that said its members must return to work by 2 p.m. ET.

"Our members are not going back to work," CUPE national president Mark Hancock said outside Toronto's Pearson Airport. "We are saying no."

Ukraine and its allies held a virtual meeting Sunday as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares for a high-stakes discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said in a Sunday afternoon statement that he took part in the call with the "Coalition of the Willing," a group of nations that have agreed to support Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian's full-scale invasion. The statement did not indicate that Carney would be part of Monday's discussions.

Mainprize Regional Park was filled with support, community spirit, and remembrance as over 160 golfers took part in the Forever 41 Texas Scramble Golf Tournament in memory of Arie Schimmel.

Michelle Walsh, general manager of Mainprize, said the day was about both honouring Arie and shining a light on an important cause.

“Today, we are remembering Arie Schimmel in a Forever 41, Texas Scramble Golf Tournament,” Walsh explained. “It’s to celebrate him and bring awareness to mental health and suicide. It’s really a day for his family, his friends, and the community.”

The City of Estevan continues to prioritize infrastructure improvements and community development, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for its residents.

Recent sidewalk replacement projects have been completed in various neighborhoods, including Veterans Crescent and Maple Bay. These upgrades aim to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility. While some construction challenges arose, such as the need to relocate work from Veterans Crescent to Nicholson due to resident concerns, the city remains committed to addressing these issues promptly.

Woodlawn Regional Park gave families another reason to get outside this weekend, as its second Summer Fun Fest of the season brought people to Boundary Dam for an afternoon of activities.

Park manager Maureen Daoust said they always aim to host one Fun Fest at Woodlawn and one at Boundary so the community can enjoy both locations.

While fall is just a few weeks off, the Southeast College is already getting ready for its next school season. 

Tania Andrist, the executive director of innovation and applied research at the college, talks about their upcoming school year.

When Prime Minister Jean Chrétien got hit in the face with a pie 25 years ago, the only thing hurt was his pride.

A quarter-century later, Canada's security landscape has changed radically. Threats of violence against politicians have become far more common. What seemed like a harmless prank then looks more like a warning now.

"There is this view that you're a politician, it's all fair game," said Catherine McKenna — who was herself the target of multiple threats of violence while she served as a federal minister.