Estevan

An Estevan family is seeking community support to help their four-year-old daughter, Aubrey Dyck, gain the ability to walk independently.

Aubrey has never walked on her own due to extremely tight achilles tendons, which force her to move on her knees or tiptoes. Despite years of testing and therapy, doctors in Canada have been unable to determine a solution.

“She has crazy amounts of strength for how tiny she is,” said Tanner Dyck, Aubrey’s father. “But she just can’t get around without being on her tiptoes.”

From art nights and scavenger hunts to ice cream floats and open hangouts, the Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) is heading into summer with a full calendar designed to keep local youth engaged, creative, and connected. Co-Executive Directors Bonnie Chepil-Kvamme and Maisy Daoust joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to walk through the month ahead — highlighting the activities young people can look forward to, and the community partnerships making it all possible.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its third Farmers and Food Price Report.

The report shows that while food prices remain high, the share of the food dollar reaching Saskatchewan farmers continues to decline.

One of the contributors to wind is the Coriolis force. The Coriolis force arises from the fact that the Earth rotates. | Photo: File
Last issue, we talked about how the pressure gradient force is the main driving force of wind in our atmosphere and that it exists due to the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface.

Now, if we were to take a simple look at the Earth, this would mean that the polar regions would have high pressure because they are cold and the equatorial regions would be areas of low pressure because they are warm.

India takes the plunge, but some crop sectors remain hesitant.

May 4, 2025, could be a significant day in the history of agriculture.

On that day, Indian agriculture minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of two gene-edited rice varieties.

The announcement signals to the world that India — a country of nearly 1.5 billion people — is committed to gene edited technologies and modern tools to improve crop production.

Access to emergency medical care in Arcola is getting a boost thanks to the expansion of the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Virtual Physician Program.

The SHA confirmed that Arcola is the latest rural community to implement the program, which uses remote technology to connect emergency department physicians with local health-care teams when in-person doctors are temporarily unavailable. The program is part of the provincial government's ongoing efforts to support health care in rural and remote areas while recruitment for permanent physicians continues.

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From hotel bookings and restaurant traffic to raffle tables and retail sales, Estevan’s busy summer of sporting events is more than just fun and games — it’s an economic driver. Community Development Officer Becca Foord with the Estevan Economic Development Board joined us to talk about the link between local sports and a thriving local economy, breaking down the surprising impact these events have on businesses of all sizes. With provincial championships, major camps, and hundreds of visiting athletes on the horizon, this summer is shaping up to be a win for everyone.

The most recent Estevan City Council meeting featured a couple of discussions around land redevelopment as issues came to the councillors' attention. The first was a request by McComb Automotive, which was looking to consolidate the eight lots on which their property was developed into a single lot.

The purpose of the change would allow the business to eliminate any issues caused by having multiple lots and allow for future expansion.

Richard Neufeld, the manager for the City of Estevan's Land Development Services, talked about the background behind the change.

It was sunny skies and smiles when Seed n Feed made its latest deliveries, offering a much-needed break and a hearty lunch to two local seeding crews.

At 5G Farms near Lampman, Judy Walter and her crew took a well-earned pause to enjoy the visit.

“We’re back in the field after that beautiful rain,” Walter said. “Hopefully a few more days and we’ll be finished wrapping it up. That’s a nice feeling for 2025.”