Estevan

The Board of Police Commissioners looked at some of Estevan's latest statistics at last night's meeting. They compared some of the figures for June and July with their 2024 counterparts, the five-year average, and more, with Police Chief Jamie Blunden giving context for the figures.

Blunden gave a general overview of the summer's activities to start the meeting off, taking a look at one area that did see an increase.

As the heat beats down on the southeast, many will be going for cold treats like ice cream, but may find prices raised. That's similarly reported for other foods, as the most recent Consumer Price Index numbers from Statistics Canada showed a 3.17 per cent increase year-over-year in food prices.

Sylvain Charlebois, an Agri-Food Professor at Dalhousie University, talks about some of the factors influencing some of the cool treats this summer.

A major theft at an Estevan laundromat was among several incidents local police dealt with on Aug. 19.

EPS says two suspects damaged a coin machine and stole about $5,000 in change from a laundromat on the 600 block of 4th Street. The Forensic Identification Unit and patrol members attended the scene, where they gathered surveillance footage and physical evidence. 

The two suspects are pictured below: 

Estevan Minor Baseball (EMB) wrapped up its summer season this week with an awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of players, coaches, and umpires across all age groups.

“It was a hot evening, definitely reminded us of baseball season, but it was good to get together to celebrate some of the accomplishments of our teams,” said EMB treasurer Kevin Sliva. “We had a couple of teams that were provincial silver medalists this year, but it was also important to recognize individual contributions and celebrate those athletes.”

The clock is ticking - later today, the deals on the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction will evaporate. Hundreds of items are up for grabs with massive discounts on items from local retailers. Some items don't have bids on them yet, so you could be walking away with some AMAZING DEALS!

When Jeffery Straker steps onto the stage at the Coal Creek Festival on August 23, he’ll be doing something he’s never done before: performing beside the iconic Roche Percee Rocks.

It’s a fitting milestone for an artist whose music is steeped in the stories and landscapes of the prairies. The Saskatchewan-born singer-songwriter pianist has built a career on weaving everyday moments into song, drawing comparisons to the likes of Kris Kristofferson and Jackson Browne. His most recent album, Great Big Sky, earned him a Canadian Folk Music Award earlier this year.

Two southeast golfers are proudly representing the region and the province on the national stage this week.

Marcus Friess of Estevan and Dallas Lequyer of Carlyle are both competing at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships in Vancouver, which teed off today. The tournament brings together some of the best amateur golfers from across the country, giving Friess and Lequyer the opportunity to showcase their skills against top national competition.

The Estevan U14 Oilers are entering the 2025 season with a fresh roster, new energy, and plenty of excitement as they prepare for their first game on August 29 in Moose Jaw against the Raiders.

Last season, the Oilers had a remarkable campaign, finishing third in the league and capping it off with a 13-6 victory over the Moose Jaw Vikings in their final game. With only two losses throughout the season, the team’s resilience and growth set a strong foundation for the years to come.

The Old Stone Inn in Estevan has quickly become a hidden gem for travellers and food lovers, and now its owner, Laurie Wall, is about to share her passion with the rest of Saskatchewan. Wall has been invited to appear as a guest chef in the award-winning docuseries Flat Out Food, which highlights the province’s food culture through the stories of farmers, chefs, and artisans.

Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today.

Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's dispute, which has stretched on for more than a year and a half.