Estevan

The Chief Electoral Officer of Elections Saskatchewan says with more than 880 locations across 61 ridings and polls open today through Saturday and then again on Monday, there are plenty of opportunities to vote. The deadline for applying to vote by mail has come and gone, but Dr. Michael Boda says more than 32,000 voters have applied, which is less than in the 2020 election during the pandemic.

After her party won a majority government in the New Brunswick election on Monday, Liberal Leader Susan Holt thanked all the women who came before her.

Flanked by her three young daughters on stage in Fredericton, Holt, the first female premier-designate in New Brunswick history, delivered a bilingual victory speech that paid tribute to female trailblazers in provincial politics.

The 47-year-old former business advocate and public servant led the Liberals to victory after a 33-day campaign, thwarting Blaine Higgs’s bid to secure a third term as Tory premier.

Liberal MP Sean Casey is the first to publicly confirm that he has signed a letter calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign, arguing it would be in the best interests of the country to let someone else take the reins. 

As an internal revolt brews, few Liberal MPs who are not in the cabinet are publicly defending the prime minister. The upcoming caucus meeting on Wednesday appears to present the most serious challenge to Trudeau's leadership to date.

Farmers in Manitoba are being called upon to aid critical research aimed at improving wheat production amid changing climate conditions. 

The University of Manitoba's "Mani Wheat Project," led by Dr. Cristina Rosell’s food science group, is gathering wheat samples from farmers to study the effects of pre-harvest sprouting, a significant issue caused by excessive rain and humidity before harvest.

Estevan’s own Cecilia McCaskill has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a spot on Team Canada for junior roller derby, an accomplishment that has filled her with pride and excitement as she looks ahead to competing on the world stage.

Estevan Fire Rescue (EFR) responded to a series of fire alarms throughout the city last week, including a small grass fire and several false alarms, with no reported injuries or damages.

On October 16 at around 8:40 a.m., EFR was dispatched to a residential fire alarm in the northwest area of the city. Crews responded and determined it was a false alarm, with no assistance required.

Estevan police are continuing to crack down on school zone safety after a vehicle failed to stop for a bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on King Street. This incident was one of several reported to EPS in recent days, including cases of fire-setting, fraud, and traffic violations.

The Southern Plains Co-op is set to deliver chills and thrills at their annual Trail of Terror event, taking place Friday, October 25, at Woodlawn Regional Park. A community favourite, this free family event will feature fun for everyone.

"Halloween’s mine," shared Brooke Spagrud, marketing manager for Southern Plains Co-op, when asked about her enthusiasm for the season. "Everyone has their favourite holiday, but Halloween is my Christmas." Spagrud and her team have been hard at work, ensuring this year's event will be more exciting than ever.

SaskPower is reporting that they're receiving reports of a scam targeting their customers.

The scam is in the form of an email, stating that people have received a request to transfer money from the SaskPower Carbon Council.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases.