Estevan

The latest job data from Statistics Canada was released Friday morning, and it showed the unemployment rate in southeast Saskatchewan was down in September, despite fewer people working in the region.  

The Regina-Moose Mountain Economic Region, which includes Weyburn and Estevan, had an unemployment rate of 5.9 per cent in September. This was down slightly from 6.1 per cent in August. Despite the drop, 1600 fewer people were working in the region, primarily in Regina.  

The Thanksgiving long weekend is looking to be a seasonably chilly one as the warmth we've had over the week will go away for a few days.

Environment Canada is expecting the temperatures over the weekend to be only a few degrees over the seasonal averages, compared to the 10+ degree difference felt over this week.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Stephen Berg says that the start looks like it'll be a bit more welcoming.

After more than two weeks of City Hall calling for nominations in the Estevan Civic Elections and 17 candidates submitting their intention to run, the ballot is now set. The City Clerk's office has confirmed that no candidates dropped out of the race in the upcoming elections. Here's the list of candidates you will be voting on:

Mayoral

• Anthony Sernick
• Zaccharius Wade Vandenhurk
• Rebecca Foord

City Councillors

The city of Estevan has reopened the intersection of 4th Street and 11th Avenue as sidewalk and roadway work has been completed on the street.

Drivers will note a new asphalt surface along the road with the sidewalk sporting the new paving stones at the intersection.

It's currently unknown when the rest of the street will be opened, with the current timeline suggesting that it will be done by October 31.

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The excitement is building for the 48th Annual Estevan United Way Telethon. To help get things started, a special telethon kickoff event will be held at Murray GM on October 16 in collaboration with Black Beard’s Restaurant.

The Estevan Minor Football's U14 Oilers have wrapped up their regular season, but the team isn't done on the field just yet. After winning their match last week against the Swift Current Steelers 52-0, the team finished with a 5-1 record, pushing the team to the top of the playoff bracket. Head Coach Chris Pfeifer says this is a first for the team. 

This Thanksgiving long weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we're joined by Ontario duo Buck Twenty, featuring their new single 'Wreckin' This Truck,' and Manitoba recording artist Kendra Kay with her latest release, 'I'm Good.' We'll also discover some of their favourite things about Thanksgiving. Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2022, featuring a #1 hit from Cole Swindell with a cool Canadian connection.

Tune in to the Canadian Country Showcase with host Courtney Fielder across the Golden West Country Format network—Saturdays at 12 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m

Estevan Police Service and Weyburn Police Service members met up last week in order to practice as part of the Joint Tactical Support Team, (JTST) which responds to a number of situations in both communities.

The JTST blocked off an area in Estevan on Thursday, before also practicing in Weyburn on Friday.

Ag Growth International has teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) to raise funds for a cure for breast cancer.

Since its peak in 1986, the breast cancer death rate has been nearly cut in half. Today, the 5-year survival rate continues to improve. But there is still work to do! 

Ag Growth International’s (AGI) Canadian farm team has released a pink limited-edition UCX³ U-trough belt conveyor to raise funds to support breast cancer awareness.