Estevan

When on a cruise looking for wildlife or beautiful scenery to photograph, you just never know what you'll find. I have a slogan "if you don't go, you can't show." This beautiful hawk gave me a few minutes before it decided to move on. I was caught, completely by surprise when it didn't take off right away. It was very curious about me and what I was doing. 

"Glaring At You"

SaskTel has announced a new round of fibre extensions, which will affect one southeast community.

In their release, they state that Bengough, Buffalo Narrows, Caronport, Dalmeny, Gull Lake, Kipling, Outlook, Oxbow, Pense, Preeceville, Rocanville, and Willow Bunch will be receiving the upgrade.

All those communities will be able to access InfiNet, SaskTel's fibre internet service.

The Estevan Police conducted a traffic enforcement initiative on Tuesday, issuing six tickets and several warnings to drivers.

Sergeant Tyler McMillen explained that officers on patrol often take the initiative to complete traffic enforcement during their shifts. In this case, they were concentrating on speeding and intersections.

"They got a couple of speeders, and four stop signs, I think is what it entailed in there, and some of the warnings where some of those people received tickets got warnings for other offences that were located at that time," McMillen said.

Midale Library is celebrating a wave of new grants that are set to enhance its programming and community service

“Our library is a non-profit. We operate completely free of charge to all of our patrons, and without grants, fundraising, and the public’s donations, we would not be able to run these programs,” said Jeri-Lee Jones, head librarian at the Midale Public Library.

Estevan has set a new weather record with July seeing an incredibly small amount of rain through the month.

July tends to be a drier month than those surrounding it, even as farmers look to get moisture for their crops during the growing season.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Peter Kimdell says the new record is notable for the region with only 2 millimeters reported over the month.

George Parish
1939 - 2024

George passed away peacefully at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, Estevan, Sask. on July 29, 2024, at the age of 85.

The Memorial Service for George will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan with Rev. Sharon Kane officiating. Following the service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the small hall at the Royal Canadian Legion in Estevan. Interment will take place in the Bienfait Cemetery, Bienfait, Sask.

With Saskatchewan Day fast approaching, some people will be taking the time to go camping, with Moose Mountain often a destination for those in the southeast.

Camp Manager Kim Brown talks about some of the events they have planned for the weekend.

"We have a few events and programming happening this long weekend and with something such as theme day programming on Saturday, Saturday's name is Furry Trade Frenzy."

As we head into the month of August, most farmers will be getting the combine ready for harvest. However, the question of whether to desiccate or not is always on the minds of farmers that want to get a jumpstart on harvest. Sometimes that decision of desiccation can be answered as early as seeding time. Jason Stewart is an agrologist with Parrish & Heimbecker in Weyburn and has noticed the increase in desiccants used.  

Gas prices have seen a tumultuous summer with refinery failures in North America throwing prices into the air across the country.

That, combined with summer fuel being more expensive and travel being more prevalent during the summer means that prices can be a concern for some.

Gas Buddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan says that prices are up headed into the Saskatchewan Day long weekend.

An agricultural manufacturing firm in Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay $65, 000 relating to a workplace accident two years ago.

Highline Manufacturing Limited, a subsidiary of Bourgault Industries entered a guilty plea July 22nd in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 22, 2022, in Vonda, when a worker was seriously injured while flushing highly flammable solvent through an electrostatic paint gun.

Two other charges were withdrawn.