Estevan

On the backdrop of a warm sunny day at Woodlawn Regional Park, the 11th annual Estevan CF Walk raised over $18,000 for cystic fibrosis (CF) research. Many community members, who raised money for the event, showed up to walk the trails and shared stories as to why they supported the cause. 

King Charles arrived in Canada Tuesday afternoon for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament.

The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to upend global trade with tariffs and his repeated calls for Canada's annexation.

The Canadian Armed Forces plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. 

Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.

The feedstock is not eligible for the credit under the current rules because of its unfavourable carbon intensity (CI) score.

However, under new rules contained in the budget bill that recently passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, canola’s carbon intensity score drops to 38.5 grams of carbon dioxide per megajoule from 54.9.

St. Joseph's Hospital is still feeling the impact of the recent Radiothon for Life, which raised a significant amount for the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. A total of $252,044.32 was collected during the day of the Radiothon. The event supported their MRI project, which aims to bring a new machine to serve the southeast.

Flowers are now in bloom, providing numerous options for bees.

Some believe, however, that dandelions are the sole source of food for bees in early spring. While dandelions are nutritious for humans and bees alike, they are neither the only food nor are they a complete source of nutrition for the world's most renowned pollinators.

May brought a steady stretch of gloomy, rainy weather, but that didn’t stop people across southeast Saskatchewan from sharing the sunshine their pets bring into their lives. From cuddles on stormy days to muddy-pawed adventures between showers, we had some wonderful entries this month — and yes, it was mostly dogs stealing the spotlight!

One of these adorable contestants will be taking home two $50 gift cards — one from All Creatures and one from Rodeo Dawg — along with the all-important title of May’s Perfect Pet!

The Estevan Public Library is rolling out a full slate of summer programming, including reading challenges for kids and teens, an author visit, a puzzle-building contest, and a new music lending initiative supported by a community grant.

“Access Communications Children's Fund gave us a grant back in earlier in the year to help us purchase some music instruments.” — Jason Redshaw

Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.

Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew on the House floor before the election began Monday morning.

The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament, leaving them three seats shy of the 172 required for a majority.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.

The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons.

Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party.

Frank Dukart
1927 - 2025

Frank Dukart, late of Regina, SK passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 in the Palliative Care Unit at the Pasqua Hospital with his daughter at his side.

A Memorial Service for Frank will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan. Please join the family in the small hall at the Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan following the service for a time of refreshments and visiting. A family interment will take place at Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.