Estevan

As the Estevan Gymnastics Club gets ready to launch into a new season, local children are preparing to tumble, twist, and turn their way through a program that promises fun, fitness, and foundational skills.

“A lot of children join our program to learn basic movements, which helps them safely learn gymnastic skills. They have a lot of fun but also engage in workout-style activities,” said Mary Stubel, a coach with Estevan Gymnastics Club. 

Stacy Marie Martin
1966-2024

It is with much sorrow that the family wishes to announce that Stacy Martin, late of Macoun, SK passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the age of 58 years.

A Private Graveside Service will be held to honour Stacy’s wishes.

With the threat of a potential rail strike by CN and CPKC just days away, a reminder to let politicians know the potential impact this will have on the agriculture sector.

Farm groups across the prairies have a link on their websites allowing farmers to send a form letter out calling for the Federal Government to intervene and stop the rail strike and "Keep Canadian Grain on Track".

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

The Southeast College has named their new Interim President and CEO as Jody Holzmiller.

Holzmiller has been with the college for 20 years, holding master's degrees in leadership and educational administration.

Previously she filled the position of Vice President, Professional Training and Continuing Studies at Southeast College.

Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.5 per cent last month, matching economists' forecasts and solidifying expectations for another interest rate cut in September.

Tuesday’s consumer price index report says prices for travel tours, passenger vehicles and electricity helped drive the headline figure lower.

Meanwhile, shelter costs are still the main driver of inflation as Canadians face significantly higher rents and mortgage payments.

The Carnduff RCMP is warning people in the community to stay vigilant as a spree of Break & Enters has caught their attention.

On August 19 officers responded to a report of a Break & Enter in Glen Ewen, which is still under investigation.

Similar reports have been received by the RCMP in recent weeks.

They ask everyone in the community and surrounding areas to stay vigilant and to prevent incidents by locking the doors to their home and not keeping any valuables in their cars.

Global Affairs Canada said Monday it's aware of reports that a Canadian has died after a luxury superyacht sank off Sicily during a violent storm, while Italian authorities said they continued to search for six people who remained unaccounted for.

In a statement Monday afternoon, Global Affairs said consular officials were in contact with local authorities, but said it could provide no further information due to privacy concerns.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this tragic event," the agency said.

When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was.

"It felt like a shell of home," the 25-year-old said in an interview Monday.

"My heart just sank. I'm used to my cats being in there to greet me but the streets were also pretty empty and it just didn't feel like home."

Foubert was among dozens of residents roaming the town Monday on foot, in cars or on bikes. Some were out walking pets.

The Federal Government announced over $6.5 million on Monday for Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC)  through the AgriScience Program.

Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, announced the funding on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay.

"This funding underscores our commitment to advancing technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the value of Canadian agricultural products. Together, we are strengthening our agricultural sector and building a greener future."