Estevan

The grills were hot and the community spirit even hotter at today’s Taste of Summer Charity BBQ, hosted outside Wood Country in support of Estevan Legion Branch #60. With smoky burgers, sunshine, and plenty of smiling faces, the event raised $1,140.00, all in the name of giving back to local veterans and community organizations.

Saskatchewan's upstream oil and gas sector saw its fifth-straight year of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2024, according to some new data from the Ministry of Energy and Resources' Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations' (OGEMR) Annual Report. The data from the report shows that provincial emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities fell by 71 per cent compared to 2015 levels, and by 13 per cent compared to 2023 levels.

New data from Statistics Canada shows a notable decline in crime severity in Estevan for 2024, even as neighbouring rural communities experienced increases.

Looking for a unique way to spend the August long weekend? Broken Arrow Youth Ranch, operated by Solid Rock Ministries, is inviting you to Ride the Rails in Ogema, Saskatchewan on Sunday, August 3 — all in support of a powerful cause.

The event features two scenic train rides with Southern Prairie Railway, a BBQ meal by Bud’s BBQ, live music, and a guided tour through the stunning Big Muddy Badlands — just two hours west of Estevan.

Manitoba is continuing to work on growing the agri-food sector. 

Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced over $6 million in funding from the province and the federal government to increase food processing opportunities.

The announcement was made at Maple Leaf Foods in Brandon, one of the recipients of the funding. 

Maple Leaf's President of Pork Operations Dennis Organ says the investment will help modernize the Brandon pork facility with state-of-the-art equipment, improving reliability, efficiency and production quality. 

After months of progress, with a member's vote capping the uncertainty last month, three credit unions have now laid out their foundation for a merger into a single entity. Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions have been working on the merger since before the start of the year, and following months of work, they've now decided on a name and a new CEO.

The board of Directors for the new entity have announced that the combined branch will be known as Conexus Credit Union, taking the name from one of the credit unions that is merging together.

The Estevan community came out in a major way on the weekend as the Estevan Elks club held a golf fundraiser, looking to raise money for the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's MRI Project. The golf tournament, held on Saturday, July 19th at Hidden Valley Golf Resort, brought out plenty of golfers and also hosted an auction to help raise money.

Donald Hilstrom, the president of the Estevan Elks, says it was a huge success.

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.