Estevan

The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

The Drewitz School of Dance recently held its annual recital, marking the end of another season of dedication and performance. Owner, director and teacher Lori Gay Drewitz-Gallaway shared insights about the event and the evolution of the dance school over the years.

Despite concerns over smoky weather during recital weekend, the event exceeded expectations. "We had over 1,200 people in the audience, and the dancers did exceptional," Drewitz-Gallaway said. "Considering the smoke and everything, it was still the highlight of their year."

People evacuating from northern Saskatchewan have been finding shelter in a number of communities as the wildfires continue to rage, and Estevan says it's ready to help when needed. So far, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says around 15,000 people have had to evacuate, settling into other communities while firefighters work to keep their homes safe.

Here in Estevan, we have yet to receive any of these evacuees, but EMO Coordinator Helen Fornwald says they're ready to receive them if necessary.

The Estevan Community Wellness Committee is showing off their new website, which they hope will help keep people informed about helpful parts of the community. The committee was first formed back in 2023, and since then, has grown to prioritize four areas for the community: mental wellness, substance abuse and addictions, education and employment, and victimization.

Rebecca Foord, a member of the committee, talks about what they hope to accomplish with their new website.

In a new release from the federal and provincial governments, money is immediately headed to the Canadian Red Cross to provide money to help with ongoing forest fires in Canada's northern areas.

The federal government is providing that money for both Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with the federal government matching every dollar donated to the Red Cross to support wildfire relief.

Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has hired a new Executive Director.

Monday marked the first day on the job for Trevor Sears.

Sears has more than 30 years of leadership experience in Canada’s agriculture sector. 

He recently served as president and CEO of Canada Pork, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the global competitiveness of the Canadian pork industry. 

The Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre (EEYFRC) is gearing up for its annual Kickoff to Summer celebration — and this year’s edition promises to be the biggest yet. Taking place on Wednesday, June 26 from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, the outdoor event offers a fun, family-friendly way to mark the last day of school, while also supporting local charities.

The celebration includes longtime favourites like bouncy castles, face painting, and a petting zoo — but 2025 brings a new feature that’s sure to grab kids’ attention: a Touch-a-Truck zone with 15 unique vehicles already confirmed.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers to return to the bargaining table and hash out terms for binding arbitration, with the two sides still far apart on key issues.

In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also asked the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to continue to work toward a deal outside of that process.

Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.

Critics and advocacy groups are calling the wide-ranging border security legislation a threat to civil liberties in the immigration and asylum system.

One proposed change in the legislation would prevent people from making asylum claims if they've been in Canada for more than a year.

The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday. 

It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon said on social media that the adoption of the speech sets the stage for a "strong and focused agenda."

"We have a clear mandate to deliver on priorities for Canadians and build a strong Canada — and we're going to do just that," MacKinnon said.