Estevan

A business in Estevan reached out to the City earlier this week during their latest council meeting, as they're hoping that they could help with a growing business problem.

Brandon Geerts, the president of LB Liquor, took the time to explain the situation to the tethered council members.

A new program to help incentivize oil production from low-producing or inactive wells is being launched by the provincial government today.

The Low Productivity and Reactivation Oil Well Program (LPRP) will look to promote industry investment in low-producing or inactive horizontal oil wells through a new royalty structure for eligible wells.

The province projects that in the final year of its four-year stretch, the program will add 30,000 barrels per day of oil production and generate $21 million in additional royalty revenue for the province.

Steak + lobster + good times with friends + prizes = an event you can't pass up in Estevan! 

Lobster Fest is coming back for another year at Affinity Place on June 6th! Last year, it was a packed rink with over 80 tables sold and a long lineup of people for the best meal to start your summer - Steak and Lobster! 🌊

We chatted with the president of the Rotary Club of Estevan to preview the event. 

As temperatures rise and more residents spend time outdoors, the Estevan Police Service (EPS) is encouraging the public to take simple steps to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime. 

Inspector Tyler McMillen said summer often leads to an uptick in crimes of opportunity, particularly thefts from yards, vehicles and porches. 

A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. 

UNICEF’s 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make friends.

It blames bullying in particular for a drop in life satisfaction reported by 15-year-olds, down three percentage points to 76 per cent since 2018.

Prime Minister Mark Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players involved in Canada-U.S. relations into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top.

While some were prominent figures in former prime minister Justin Trudeau's government — including Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, Chrystia Freeland and François-Philippe Champagne — Carney froze out other prominent members of his predecessor's team.

Carney named 28 full ministers to his cabinet, which will meet for the first time on Wednesday.

Community spirit was on full display as residents gathered for a free barbecue to mark Economic Development Week. The event, held on May 13, was organized by the city’s economic development team and featured food, ice cream, and a healthy dose of local pride. 

Rebecca Foord, the city’s economic development coordinator, said the turnout exceeded expectations. 

SaskPower is sending out its plans to inspect almost 120,000 wood power poles between May and October as part of its annual maintenance program.

Crews will also test around 10,000 overhead rural transformers while installing wildfire protection equipment on 800 poles in high-risk areas in the north.

YORKTON, Sask. —Those affected by quarantines and eradication policies want more financial assistance from the federal government.

Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.

The positive test found on a Saskatchewan cow at slaughter Nov. 29, 2024, brought with it numerous ramifications as a result of Canada’s tracing policies to ensure continued trade under international animal health rules.

Irma M. Beriault (née Belva)
1933 – 2025

Irma Beriault, late of Redvers, SK passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Redvers Health Center, Redvers, SK at the age of 91 years. 
The private Graveside Service for Irma will be in June at the Redvers Town Cemetery, Redvers, SK. with Rev. Andrew Pawlowicz officiating. 
Hall Funeral Services in Redvers is caring for Irma’s family – Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.