Estevan

Ed S. Goudy

1936 - 2024

Ed's family sadly announces his passing at the Arcola Health Centre, Arcola, Sask. on September 10, 2024 at the age of 88.

Last night at the ICED Rural Innovation Conference, attendees enjoyed an insightful evening with Jeff Sandquist, a hometown hero who has made significant strides in Big Tech. From his roots in Estevan to leading roles at Microsoft, Twitter, and Automattic, Sandquist’s journey was both inspiring and enlightening.

Another delicious KFC meal made its way to the field yesterday, marking the latest edition of Grain Rush!

Glenn Forrester, a seasoned farmer with nearly 49 years of experience, reflects on this year’s harvest. Despite favorable weather, Forrester’s yields have been lower than usual. His canola produced between 28 to 30 bushels per acre, and durum wheat yielded 35 to 40 bushels per acre, both facing quality issues. Canola seed sizes are smaller than expected, and the durum wheat hasn't met the desired standard.

Producers in the southeast are making notable progress with the harvest, now at 65 per cent complete, up from 47 per cent last week and ahead of the five- and 10-year averages of 55 per cent. The Ministry of Agriculture’s latest crop report highlights that producers are busy baling straw, hauling bales, and working on later-seeded crops. Some have finished harvesting and are beginning fall fieldwork. However, concerns are rising about crop quality and the impact of dry conditions as the season advances.

An opportunity to support three great communities in southeast Saskatchewan is coming up on Tuesday, September 17, as the Southern Plains Co-op hosts its annual Fuel Good Day fundraiser at their gas bars in Carlyle, Estevan, and Oxbow. For every litre of fuel sold, 10 cents will be donated to local organizations. Additionally, every size of coffee will be sold for just $1, with the proceeds going toward the fundraiser.

Air Canada and business leaders are asking Ottawa to be ready to intervene in labour talks with its pilots as time is running out before a potential shutdown, but so far the government has said the two sides need to work things out. 

Airline spokesman Christophe Hennebelle said Thursday that Air Canada is committed to negotiations, but it faces wage demands from the Air Line Pilots Association that it can't meet. 

"The issue is that we are faced with unreasonable wage demands that ALPA refuses to moderate.”

As we edge closer and closer to fall and the colors starting to emerge, I can't wait to hit the road. We are so fortunate to have the valley close to us to the east, and the Souris River flowing right by our city.

At the Innovation Conference for Economic Development (ICED) in Rural, Southeast College showcased innovative projects, including a new computer science training program designed to address regional skill gaps and develop local talent.

Ryan Gustafson, a course designer and instructor at Southeast College, said the program focuses on project-based learning, with students working directly on real-world challenges.

“Our program offers real-world applications of computer science,” Gustafson said. “Students enhance their skills while benefiting local businesses.”

Lori Gervais admits that summertime isn't usually that busy for the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation (SJHF). This year, however, was quite different. 

"There has been an unbelievable amount of support, as always with the foundation, but I feel like this MRI project is one that is super personal to people," she noted. 

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his inner circle are slated to return to a federal inquiry into foreign interference in coming weeks.

A newly published provisional witness list for the next phase of the inquiry's public work indicates senior government bureaucrats and members of national security agencies will also testify.

Trudeau and key government officials took part in the commission's initial hearings earlier this year on allegations of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.