Estevan

The Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show will be held on June 3rd and 4th of 2026, and nominations have now opened up for the two prestigious awards presented during the event.

The ‘Laurence M. Woodard’ Southeast Saskatchewan Oil Person of the Year Award honours someone who has made a significant recent contribution to the growth and success of the oil and gas industry in Southeast Saskatchewan. Nominees must be currently active in the region and recognized for their leadership, innovation, and impact on the industry.

Saskatchewan has signed two new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at reducing trade barriers and boosting economic cooperation with Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.

Premier Scott Moe said the agreements are part of the province’s ongoing commitment to expanding interprovincial trade, investment, and labour mobility.

“Saskatchewan is standing strong amidst the trade challenges we are currently facing,” Moe said. “Our province remains committed to deepening interprovincial collaboration and further enhancing trade, investment and labour mobility.”

Delbert Jacob Messer
1934-2025
With heavy hearts, but thankfulness for a life well lived, the family wishes to announce that Delbert Messer passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the age of 90 years.

One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a day of remembrance that some would much rather forget.

A new era is officially underway for the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins as Drew Kocur takes over as head coach and general manager. After finishing out the 2024-25 season in an interim role, Kocur now has full control of the bench and the locker room, and he's got a clear vision for the future.

“This is a prestigious organization. I’m honoured to be the next head coach,” Kocur said. “Now it’s about putting our stamp on it. We’ve had a good spring camp, we’re looking toward fall camp, and our eyes are on building a successful team for the 2025-26 season.”

The South Semi-Finals swim meet was held in Estevan on Saturday, drawing about 250 athletes from across southern Saskatchewan, including teams from Weyburn, Swift Current, Regina, and Oxbow. The host club, the Estevan Golden Eels, had a strong showing, with several swimmers earning high-point awards and many qualifying for Provincials.

The U17 Estevan Elite girls fast-pitch team capped off a successful 2025 season with a solid showing at the Softball Saskatchewan U17B Provincial Championships this past weekend in Rosthern.

The tournament featured 21 teams from across the province, and Estevan opened pool play Friday with an impressive 14–7 victory over the Regina Saints — the top B-ranked team from the Queen City. Sadie Aspinall earned Estevan’s Player of the Game honours in the win.

Update: As of Wednesday morning, Environment and Climate Change Canada has retracted its air quality warning for the southeast area.

Local smoke is still present in the forecast for the Estevan area today, but leaves the forecast on Thursday.

The current forecast has rain coming in later today in the main seat, but the moisture's set to be replaced by some smoke that's heading towards the southeast. The hazy weather will be followed by some potential hail and strong winds tonight as cooler air settles in the southeast.

Work continues fighting forest fires up north, with crews working on those around the clock, including those from the southeast. Estevan Fire Rescue (EFR) has sent four firefighters and one fire engine to a wildfire raging up north near Patuanak, with other southeast communities also sending their members.

Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety.

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.