Estevan

MRI wait times in Saskatchewan currently average 120 days, with officials at St. Joseph's Hospital hoping that advances for their project will bring that down for Estevan residents.

A new MRI machine at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Estevan is expected to reduce wait times for southeast residents, leading to faster diagnoses and improved outcomes. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of next year, solidifying Estevan’s role as a regional healthcare hub. With funding reaching $4.2 million, the project can now begin its next steps.

After a challenging game last weekend that was called off due to injuries, the Viragos are preparing to face Swan Valley this Saturday as they aim to solidify their position in the Prairie Girls Football League.

“We went into Moosomin with 11 players and thought we’d be alright, but we had some injuries. By halftime, it was 54-12, and we had to call the game because we were down to six players,” said head coach Mark Tribiger.

With the colder season on the horizon, making sure your car is ready to roll should be a top priority for drivers.

Christine Niemczyk, Director of Communications for CAA Saskatchewan, says there are plenty of considerations people should make before rolling onto winter roads.

Estevan's Civic Election is heating up with another candidate putting their hat in the ring. Today, Councillor Rebecca Foord has announced that she is running for mayor. 

"I believe our community needs a strong leader who can lead them through any challenges this community is going to face," she expressed. 

The campaign is in full swing for the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. We are reaching out to the leaders of the parties of the province and will be asking them the same set of questions.  

Rose Buscholl is the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan and will be running in the riding of Humboldt-Watrous. We caught up with her on Thursday morning. 

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The campaign is in full swing for the 2024 Saskatchewan provincial election. We are reaching out to the leaders of the parties of the province and will be asking them the same set of questions.  

The first to speak with us was Carla Beck, the leader of the Saskatchewan NDP. She took the time while on the road Tuesday afternoon. 

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Government business has been put on indefinite pause in the House of Commons and the Conservatives say it will stay that way until the Liberals hand over documents related to misspent government dollars.

Last week, Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government "clearly did not fully comply" with an order from the House to provide documents related to a now-defunct foundation responsible for doling out hundreds of millions of federal dollars for green technology projects.

Estevan Fire Rescue crews were out this afternoon battling a fire just south of Estevan, near the Hidden Valley Golf & RV Resort.

Crews were contending with the fire which was blowing smoke across Highway 18 just after noon.

Fire Chief Rick Davies says that crews attended the fire and managed to extinguish it. No injuries or damage were reported from the fire.

EFR is now looking into the cause of the fire with an investigation underway.

Residents in Southeast Saskatchewan have been experiencing a surprising drop in temperatures, with wind chill factors plummeting to -8°C overnight. 

The Saskatchewan Graduation Retention Program is one area that has entered discussions as the provincial parties are vying for the top spot during this election.

Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe addressed the program claiming that it would be a priority going forward to ensure that graduates would stay in Saskatchewan.