Estevan

Railways across Canada are inching closer to strike conditions as nearly ten thousand workers haven't yet reached a deal on a new contract with Canada's biggest rail companies.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board delayed a possible strike back in May to determine if there was any danger in the strike and has now given a date of August 22 for that strike to start if a new contract is not agreed on.

The arrival terminals at airports in Toronto and Montreal were filled with cheers on Monday as fans and family gathered to give a hero’s welcome to Canadian Olympians returning home from the Paris Games with a record-breaking medal haul. 

The Summer Games saw Team Canada bring home an unprecedented number of medals — nine gold and 27 in total. Both were records for Canada at a non-boycotted Summer Olympics, surpassing previous highs set in Tokyo three years ago and 1992 in Barcelona.

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday.

Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.

However, utility services could still be hit and miss. Some homes may look fine on the outside but will have sustained heavy smoke or water damage on the inside. Other homes may be fenced off as public safety hazards.

The Estevan Mermaid Artistic Swimming Club is ready to make a splash this season with an expanded coaching staff and programs for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Head coach Amber Mantei, now in her second season, explains that artistic swimming is the updated term for synchronized swimming. Athletes in the club compete as individuals, soloists, duets, and teams at various levels. The youngest age group, the Mini Mermaids starting at 5 years old. “So they are just learning the techniques and swimming,” Mantei said.

Estevan Police Service handled multiple incidents over the weekend, including a drug bust, theft, obstruction of justice, and public disturbances

The Canadian beef industry is taking a look at what it's done and how it can move forward as a status update on its 2020-2024 National Beef Strategy.

The status update covers the last two years of the strategy, covering June 2022 through June 2024.

Chair of the Canadian Beef Advisors Craig Lehr talks about some of the accomplishments they've gone through over the past couple of years.

As summer’s end draws nearer, the Estevan Public Library is gearing up for a series of exciting events to wrap up the season. Branch Manager Jason Redshaw joined the SUN 102 Morning Show to share details about the upcoming activities and programs scheduled for August.

The Souris-Moose Mountain riding has selected its next MP candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada, with Moosmin MLA Steven Bonk winning the election.

That election was held over the weekend, with the three voting locations in Moosomin, Weyburn, and Estevan giving people the choice between Bonk and Torquay mayor Mike Strachan.

Bonk says that he is looking forward to being in the role once the next federal election comes.

Larry Thomas Harrison
1939-2024

Larry Harrison, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 85 years.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services, Estevan with Sandy Dalziel officiating. Interment will take place at the Estevan City Cemetery with the luncheon to follow at the St. Paul’s United Church auditorium.

With harvest right around the corner, a flurry of activity is set to descend don't the southeast, with safety being a high priority during those busy days.

Producers will be moving crops and on the road a lot, meaning they'll need to keep an eye out for a number of possible safety issues.

Robin Anderson, the Director of Programs and Communications at the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, says keeping safe is very important.