Estevan

The Estevan Mermaids are preparing for a busy season and are inviting swimmers of all ages and abilities to join the club. Registration is now open, with preliminary registration closing Sunday. Additional opportunities will be available during citywide registration, and all registration is completed online.

The Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre is celebrating a summer of fully booked programs aimed at building confidence, safety skills, and emotional awareness in local youth.

Program Coordinator Rochelle Curran says both the July and August sessions of their Home Alone and Babysitting courses were a hit, with each class filling all 10 available spots. “A favorite moment for me would probably be when the kids came out and they’re waving their certificates, showing their parents they passed,” said Curran. “It’s been wonderful to watch.”

Harvest time is just around the corner with some producers already started and there are many things to keep in mind before harvest to ensure your grain can be sold into any market. Before applying pesticides as a pre harvest application, always understand the label and be aware of any restrictions that may affect the marketability of your grain.

The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski was in Saskatchewan earlier this week for two key announcements, including $4.2 million for the province's ag sector. 

"By building on Saskatchewan’s many strengths and investing in them, we’re helping create good jobs and grow one strong Canadian economy."

Wesley Victor Collins
1945 - 2025

Wesley “Wes” Collins passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the age of 80 years.

A private family graveside service will take plate at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, and Wes will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Dorothy.

Those so wishing may make donations to the Estevan Regional Nursing Home Auxiliary, 1921 Wellock Road, Estevan, SK S4A 2B5, in Wes’ memory.

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

We're about halfway through the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction, and the deals are so sweet! We're slashing items up to 40% OFF RETAIL - but the deals won't be sticking around too long! Hundreds of items are up for grabs now - so why wait? Bid, buy, and save on the items you already know and love from local retailers with the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction!

Saskatchewan's weekly crop report shows most of the province received plenty of rain last week.

Wellock Road, from Wellock to Hawkes Bay, including the south sidewalk, will be closed to through traffic starting today while sewer work is carried out.

City officials are asking residents to avoid the area until the work is finished. 

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and take extra care near the construction zone.