Estevan

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) says the provincial government’s new policy to limit cell phone use in K-12 classrooms is only a part of a more complex issue and misses the bigger picture. 

Rail lines are hard at work and CPKC is moving grain and getting ready for the upcoming season.

Elizabeth Hucker, the assistant vice president of marketing and sales for bulk, says they've done well ending July and starting august.

Cold has crept into the southeast with temperatures getting to record lows in many parts of Saskatchewan.

Environment Canada recorded the following records in the province:

Coronach at –0.4 degrees (record 3 degrees set in 1996) 

Assiniboia at 1.4 degrees (record 5.5 degrees set in 1989) 

The Estevan Police Service reported that a 26-year-old Estevan man is facing new charges relating to a previous investigation of sexual offences against a minor. 

In a police report, EPS noted that a search warrant was executed in his home after a new investigation. Numerous charges have been laid and the alleged was taken into custody pending an appearance in court. 

DiscoverEstevan will have more on this story as it unfolds. 

Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month’s wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what they can and can’t construct.

Lawyer Jessica Reed said property owners in the townsite in Jasper National Park own their buildings but, unlike other municipalities, don’t own the land they sit on.

Colleen Sostorics, a celebrated three-time Olympic gold medalist, shared her expertise and inspiration at the inaugural All Girls Hockey Camp held at Affinity Place.

After months of practice and regional success, Estevan's Break A Lag team is gearing up to compete against more than 700 teams from around the globe at the World Pool Championships in Las Vegas.

The local league plays every Monday night, with the season starting in September. Elyse Mantei, a player on the team, explained that during the season, players participate in five matches against different opponents each night. The scores are tallied, and at the end of January, the first-place team earns an automatic bye to Moose Jaw.

The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation and the provincial government have reached an agreed date for their binding arbitration.

The two sides nominated their arbitrators earlier this summer, and are now moving forward with defined dates for the action.

The arbitration is scheduled for December 16-20, with both sides meeting in Saskatoon.

At the arbitration hearing, the STF and province will have the opportunity to put forward written positions and make presentations on the two main issues: Wages and a class complexity-accountability framework.

Global Affairs Canada says it has approved the temporary relocation of the children and their guardians to a safe third country.

Embassy staff are expected to remain in Israel.

"The Embassy of Canada to Israel in Tel Aviv, the Embassy of Canada to Lebanon in Beirut, and the Representative Office of Canada to the Palestinian Authority, all remain fully operational and continue to provide essential services to Canadians, including consular services," Global Affairs Canada said in a statement Wednesday evening. 

The Town of Oxbow has introduced the Good Neighbour Recognition Program, a new initiative to celebrate residents who go above and beyond for their community.

“The program seeks to identify and honour individuals who embody the spirit of neighbours helping neighbours, and strives to recognize those who are making a difference in the town,” explained Brandi Morissette, Oxbow's cheif administrative officer.