Estevan

The federal government has issued a recall on several models of pools, which may pose a drowning hazard for children. 

The affected brands have a series of compression straps on the outside of the pool legs, which can create a foothold for children to access the pool, posing a drowning risk.

The following products are affected:

Bestway Models Sold 2008 to 2024 - Coleman Power Steel, Power Steel, Steel Pro

Intex Models Sold 2003 to 2012 - Metal Frame Pools, Ultra Frame Pools

A new healthcare pilot launched earlier this year is showing promising results, and Stoughton’s New Hope Pharmacy is among the select sites helping to lead the way. 

New Beef Cattle Research Council chair at the U of M to focus on best environmental practices and economic viability

A new beef-focused research chair will soon begin work at the University of Manitoba.

The 10-year role has been named the BCRC Chair in Beef Cattle Economic Sustainability.

“I believe this is the fourth chair position that we’ve developed,” said Craig Lehr, chair of the BCRC’s producer council.

Now that the British government has vowed to lower its voting age to 16 by the next general election, one Canadian senator says it's past time for Canada to do the same.

The U.K. announced last week that it would lower its voting age from 18 to 16 in a bid to strengthen British democracy and restore trust in politics.

Sen. Marilou McPhedran said the issue has been her "top parliamentary priority" since she joined the Red Chamber. She said lowering the voting age to 16 would be good for democracy and that the only arguments against it are "based on stereotypes."

With the proliferation of AI technology and the use of farms, a new meaning is coming to the phrase “smart farming”. Technology is becoming more and more part of the work for producers, with many of the latest innovations on display at farm shows, such as Ag In Motion last week. While there aren’t any autonomous operations in place that he knows of, southeast farmer Dale Paslawski knows that the embracing of more technology in the field is inevitable. 

Carnduff RCMP have made an arrest as an individual was reportedly threatening another person earlier this month.

On July 14, at around 9:20 p.m., Carnduff RCMP received a report that a male was in possession of a firearm at a hotel in Carnduff.

Upon investigating, they found that an adult male had threatened an individual and was in possession of a handgun. The individual who was threatened did not report any physical injuries to the police.

Officers obtained a search warrant, entered a hotel room, and arrested the male while seizing a handgun.

Drowning Prevention Week has the provincial RCMP looking to make sure that people are aware of how to stay safe on the water, with one key component being life jackets. Life jackets are an essential part of any watercraft activities, whether that be on a large pontoon boat or kayaking by yourself.

Corporal Jamie Diemert, the F Division Underwater Recovery Team Coordinator, has a lot fo experience with watercraft safety and the consequences if people choose to go without those safety measures.

Estevan’s business community experienced a notable economic boost over the weekend, thanks to a series of major events that drew hundreds of visitors to the city.

With provincial softball and baseball championships, the Estevan Golden Eels swim semi-finals, a street dance and racing events all taking place, hotels, restaurants and retail shops were buzzing with activity.

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.

Cultivator by Conexus and Food Centre work together to increase opportunities for ag-tech and agri-food entrepreneurs

The Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc. (Food Centre) and Cultivator powered by Conexus (Cultivator) have signed a memorandum of understanding that is intended to benefit Saskatchewan agriculture and food tech entrepreneurs.

“There are so many great resources that exist in our province,” said Cultivator director Laura Mock at the July 8 announcement.