Estevan

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Two other charges were withdrawn.

Congratulations to Rocket, the spirited winner of our July Perfect Pet Contest! Rocket is an adorable dog who has captured the hearts of his family and everyone who meets him.

Ashley shared that Rocket was initially a birthday present for her brother but quickly became the beloved pet of the whole family. They welcomed Rocket into their lives back in January when he was just eight weeks old, and since then, he has brought endless joy and laughter to their home.

The Estevan Police Service had a busy day on July 30, dealing with multiple incidents, including a vehicle theft and a traffic enforcement initiative.

Police received information regarding a stolen vehicle reportedly seen at Boundary Dam campground. The RCMP assisted EPS in locating and arresting the driver, a 16-year-old female from Estevan. The vehicle was returned to its registered owners.

Estevan's Woodlawn Regional Park is set to host a "Party in the Park" this Sunday, August 4, following the Frametech Classic/Dave Price Memorial Horse Race at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club. The event will take place at the park's new Binzebo near Mets Stadium, offering an exciting evening for the community.

The Golden West Taste of Summer Charity BBQ has brought in a new record amount this year as money was raised for SaskAbilities' Camp Easter Seal.

The BBQ sold hotdogs, water, and cookies to people in front of Sholter Horsman, raising $1,067 for the camp.

Deana Stroshein, who works for SaskAbilities, talks about how that money helps out Camp Easter Seal.

The Midale Library has had a busy few months since moving to its new location. The larger venue has allowed the library to expand its programming and offer a wider range of programs to patrons.

Jeri-Lee Jones, head librarian at the Midale Library, said the summer has been a lot of fun so far.

“This summer we’ve had some really awesome events. We’ve had Mr. Eric come and perform at our library, and we also had the Saskatchewan Science Centre outreach program with our children here in town.”

The 13th annual STARS Lottery is in full swing, and the deadline for ticket purchases is tomorrow at 11:59 PM. This is the final opportunity for the community to participate in a life-saving cause and stand a chance to win luxury vehicles, dream homes, and substantial cash rewards. Every ticket sold supports the essential services provided by STARS air ambulance.

Even though it was called to be unlikely, Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Estevan area.

With the weather moving into the southeast, that will bring daytime temperatures above 32 degrees, and tonight temperatures will stick to a low of 16.

Environment Canada expects the heat will continue until overnight Friday into Saturday morning when cooler air will make its way into the region.

In the meantime, Environment Canada asks people to stay cautious, as extreme heat can be harmful to anyone.

With summer sports winding down, Bienfait Minor Hockey has opened registration and is looking for players for the U7 and U9 teams.

U7 players are those born between 2018 and 2022, while U9 players are those born in 2016 or 2017.

Skaters aged four and under are eligible for the Learn to Skate program. The league is also looking to add a coach to this program, as well as student volunteers. As the season approaches, they are seeking a few more parents to join the board, coach, or work as team managers.

Registration is open until September 1.

The southeast is seeing yet another bout with mid-30-degree temperatures, though this one isn't likely to hit the same highs the early heat did.

It'll still be a scorcher, with a lack of cloud cover exacerbating the heat during the daytime.

However, Peter Kimdell, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says that some of the details in the system will keep it cooler than earlier extreme heat.