Estevan

Scammers using Prime Minister Mark Carney's appearance to promote fake stories centred around a securities company are in the spotlight for the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan. FCAA reports that Canfirst, a company claiming to present trading opportunities, such as stocks and cryptocurrency. Canfirst is not registered in Saskatchewan to sell securities or derivatives.

FCAA Securities Division Executive Director Dean Murrison reminds people not to fall for stories that purport to be from notable media figures.

Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming very close to beating big odds.

It's a significant day for the governor of the Bank of Canada: he's just laid out his reasons to the entire country and a global audience for keeping the central bank's benchmark interest rate steady for a second straight time.

That night is also Game 1 of the NHL's Stanley Cup finals; Macklem ends his press conference with a hearty "Go Oilers!"

The Saint Joseph’s Hospital Foundation is nearing the finish line in its mission to bring MRI services to Estevan and Southeast Saskatchewan. Executive Director Lori Gervais says momentum has never been stronger. 

Coming off the success of this year’s Radiothon, which raised $272,000, the community has now contributed more than $5.64 million toward the $6.5 million campaign goal. 

While wildfires continue to burn across northern Saskatchewan, the southeast may escape the worst of what could float towards us this weekend. Last weekend, an air quality warning from Environment Canada stalled weekend activities for southeast communities.

Now we're in for another blast of smoke as Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says we'll see some cold weather sweep in.

The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, bringing more than 2,200 prizes valued at over $4 million, and a renewed call to support life-saving care across the province.

Celebrating 40 years since STARS first began, this year’s lottery includes two grand prize dream homes in Saskatoon and Regina, luxury vehicles, international vacations, and thousands of exciting prizes ranging from electronics to outdoor gear. It’s not just a chance to win, it’s a chance to make a difference.

Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope or helping to put rovers on Mars say they can in some way thank Marc Garneau, who left an enduring legacy both as an astronaut and head of the country's space agency.

While best-known in later years as a federal cabinet minister, Garneau, who died this week at 76, was also a Navy officer, a systems engineer, and an astronaut with a lifelong passion for science, according to his friends and colleagues.

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that one charge relates to starting a fire near La Ronge, which has forced 7,000 people from the area.

“The RCMP have informed us that they have now charged a couple of individuals,” Moe said.

An 18-year-old woman from Montreal Lake Cree Nation and a 36-year-old man from Pelican Narrows each face one count of arson, said RCMP.

Sixty-six per cent of Canadian exporters rely solely on United States, but economists say that can be hard on the bottom line
 

For someone running an agricultural or agri-food business in Saskatoon, Kelowna or Halifax, it’s easier to sell products to customers in Canada than to someone in Vietnam.

It may be easier, but exporting will make the business more productive and profitable.

Saskatchewan Broadcasters unite for province-wide radiothon supporting wildfire evacuees

As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day of action — a province-wide Radiothon in support of the Canadian Red Cross and wildfire evacuees, happening Thursday, June 12.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown oil and natural gas public offering held on June 3 raised just over $9.1 million for the province.

The Estevan area generated the bulk of the bids and revenue. Acceptable bids were received on 71 parcels, covering a total area of 12,586.646 hectares.

Bringing in $5,533,373.21 for 34 leases totalling 3,631.861 hectares.