Estevan

With the city council nominations well underway, one new name has been entered into the pile, wading into city politics for the first time.

Robin Wog has experience with trade businesses around the city and is looking to be a part of the city's future through their council.

Wog says he's decided to take the leap with his nomination so that he can help out the city.

Leslie Prabhu
1939-2024

With aching hearts, the family wishes to announce that Leslie Prabhu, late of Estevan, SK passed away at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the age of 85 years.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Thuy Nguyen presiding. Interment will take place at Estevan City Cemetery. Please join the family for a time of lunch to be held in the church auditorium. 

The City of Estevan has announced a pair of closures happening today on roads that'll close and slow down some streets.

The first closure is on the 1000 block of 2nd Street, closed for sewer replacement. The closure will also include the south sidewalk.

As well, starting at 9:30 a.m., the 900 block of 4th Street will have single-lane access due to groundwater sampling.

The public si asked to slow down and use caution in these areas as the work goes on today.

As war spread in the Middle East on Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly "unequivocally" condemned Iran's move to fire dozens of missiles into Israel and called for no further escalation in the war from all sides.

Joly also begged Canadians in Lebanon to leave immediately as Israel began what it is calling a limited ground operation against Hezbollah targets in the southern part of that country.

We are rolling into one of the most beautiful times of the year. The leaves are changing quickly, and the colors are fantastic. The scenery won't last long, one or two chilly nights and they'll all be on the ground.

This photo was taken in the Roche Percee Valley, such a gorgeous place to spend some time and just take it all in.

"Valley Road" will be on display in my Gallery in the Estevan Market Mall soon in a Canvas Print form.

Shelly Veroba has completed her second term as councillor and is now seeking re-election for a third term. She has enjoyed her time on the council, stating that representing the Estevan community is a role she cherishes.

“I made the decision to run because I enjoy being on City Council. I enjoy representing the population of Estevan, and I still have a desire to continue doing so,” she said.

Veroba believes her experience will be an asset to the next council, especially considering the anticipated turnover among members.

Cereals Canada recently released their 2024 Canadian Wheat Crop Progress and Harvest Assessment Update.

Harvest operations are still underway in many areas of the Prairies.

Stats Canada surveyed farmers in June with estimates showing Canadian farmers planted over 8.2 million hectares of non durum wheat this year, a 3% decrease from last year, while durum acreage showed a 5 per cent increase to nearly 2.6 million acres.

Non-durum wheat is grown across the country in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, and in southern Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

Temperatures are feeling a lot closer to fall this week following a sharp drop in temperatures caused by a system which crashed into the southeast on Monday.

That led to temperatures dropping so low that a frost advisory was issued, with more nights this week looking like possible starts to the frost season.

In a significant boost to local law enforcement, the Estevan Police Service has been awarded an additional $467,000 through provincial policing initiatives. Announced last Friday, this funding is set to enhance community safety and increase police visibility on the streets.

The U18 AAA Estevan Bears started their season successfully, winning both games against the Tisdale Trojans.

The games, held on the Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend, both ended in 4-2 victories for the Bears.

Following a historic season last year, the Bears were looking to maintain that momentum.

"Obviously the results are good. Anytime you go into a weekend and get four points, we’re happy with how the players showed up over the weekend," said head coach Ryan Pilon, "but there are things we need to work on."