Estevan

The government of Saskatchewan's latest crop report shows that producers made significant seeding progress over the last week.

According to their reports, seeding is currently 49 per cent complete across the province, up 31 per cent from last week. The number is way ahead of both the five-year average of 32 per cent and the 10-year average of 34 per cent.

Initiatives in Saskatchewan and Alberta recognize some of the country’s most extensive and unique remaining prairie ecosystems.

There’s a new focus on protecting biodiversity in native prairie grasslands in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.

It’s coming in the form of new “key biodiversity area” designations, denoting they’re home to species at risk in this rapidly vanishing landscape.

Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.

Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in. 

Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.

Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Tyler Smith gave a number of mental health talks around the southeast for students in Grades six through nine.

The presentation began with a video encapsulating his message of the impact of his tragic experience on and following April 6th, 2018, and his journey to realizing the steps necessary for healing, a big part of which is to share his story and connect with others.

United Way Estevan will be capping off May this year, with the 28th featuring United Way Estevan members going around the community to help out with odd jobs and community projects. The Day of Caring features work for both community members in need and member agencies that want help with a project that will benefit the wider community.

Wendy Gustafson, a board member and a co-chair for the United Way Day of Caring Committee, talks about their previous successes.

Another mail strike could be on the horizon as Canada Post and the Canada Postal Union Workers (CUPW) have hit a snag in negotiations. Reports from earlier this week show that Canada Post has hit pause on those negotiations, even as the May 22nd deadline approaches.

Teri Nobiss, the president of the local CUPW chapter, says they're watching what's happening carefully.

It's been a busy week out in the field as farmers continue to work on getting this year's crop in the ground.

Manitoba's weekly crop report shows the provincial crop is now 32 per cent seeded.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson puts together the weekly crop report, updating seeding progress around the province. 

The St Giles Anglican Church in Estevan is hosting a Lobster Supper Fundraiser Friday, May 30th. Tickets are available for 2 sittings at 5pm & 7pm at the church and must be purchased by Wednesday, May 21st.

Choice of suppers include Lobster for $50, Chicken for $30, both include a baked potato, salads, buns, dessert and tea or coffee. If you like you can also just get a Lobster for takeout for $35. 

Tickets are available by calling Margaret 306-421-0243, Heather 306 421-2457, and Betty 306-634-7596.

Spring is usually the point where warmer temperatures start to creep into the southeast, but we're being proved wrong with a new system that's just arrived. Temperatures will be in the single digits over the next few days, well below the seasonal average for this point in May.

Environment and Climate Change Canada scientist Christy Climenhaga talks about the extreme change we've seen in Estevan in less than a week.