Estevan

Just after 12:45 p.m. today, Estevan RCMP reported that a male suspect escaped their custody at St. Joseph's Hospital. Authorities are saying they quickly found the suspect shortly after. 

He was first described as a 30-year-old Caucasian male with a shaved head and beard intact. He was wearing a green shirt and black sweatpants. There was heavy police presence around the area and the authorities are continuing their investigation. 

An Estevan RCMP officer confirmed to DiscoverEstevan that there is no longer a threat to the public. 

The Estevan Motor Speedway is gearing up for its last race of the season before they close the doors for the year. 

"It's totally different than our normal program, but it's an opportunity for people that take a car off the street, do some safety modifications to it and just go and race at the much lower expense. So I think it, you know, it brings out a whole different crowd, maybe some of our race fans, and it brings out different people to Speedway because it's maybe not your typical person racing," shared Speedway president Brad Pierson. 

Assaults and motor vehicle thefts saw notable increases in August, while overall calls for service have decreased year-to-date, according to the latest report from the Police Board.

Crimes Against Persons

Five sexual offences were reported in August, compared to two in the same month last year. However, the year-to-date (YTD) total is down, with 23 cases this year compared to 27 in 2023.

There were 11 assaults reported in August, up from six in August 2023. The YTD total has risen from 74 to 82.

The writ to officially kick off the 2024 Saskatchewan Election is set to be dropped within the next few days, as the election needs to be held on or before October 28th. Right now, the Saskatchewan Party has candidates in all 61 ridings, with the NDP having nominated candidates in 53 of the ridings. There are 15 Saskatchewan United Party candidates, six Buffalo Party candidates, nine Progressive Conservative Candidates, and 27 Green Party candidates. 

The province will be going to the polls on October 28th, or possibly earlier. We want to know what you think about the pressing issues the province faces, and which party you are leaning towards as we get closer to election time. 

​The chatter surrounding a third ice surface in Estevan is heating up now that the plebiscite question has been finalized and a third option has been presented. Many of the questions people in the community have boiled down to one word: why? 

As Jackie Wall prepares to step down as Executive Director of the Estevan Chamber of Commerce on September 25th, she leaves behind a legacy of transformative leadership and community impact. After nearly a decade of guiding the Chamber through challenges and celebrating milestones, Wall is ready to channel her passion into creative ventures, marking the end of an era and the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case. 

While the skies are expected to be cloudy today, the weekend is promising to be a sunny one. The nice weather could be a good time for people to take advantage of the conditions ahead of some less-than-ideal weather as we get closer to winter.  

This weekend, we’ll look back with a number one hit from Billy Currington from this week in 2010 and revisit an interview from the past where he shares a favourite pastime he picked up on the road. CCMA nominee Tyler Joe Miller joins us with his new song 'What Good Is a Memory,' and Ryan Keown returns with his latest single, 'I Know You Like That.' 

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