Estevan

We're currently being hit with some unseasonably cool air, but soon enough, some summer warmth will return to the southeast, potentially even causing some extreme conditions. 

The current forecast looks like the heat comes in later this week, with Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientist Christy Climenhaga taking a look at the shifting climate.

The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) wrapped up its busy season of events this past weekend with its annual Mixed Golf Tournament at Hidden Valley Golf Club. Despite concerns earlier in the week about low registration numbers, the event ended up exceeding expectations.

Tony Sernick, president of the OTS, said the turnout was a pleasant surprise.

“By mid-week we only had about 48 golfers registered, but in the last couple of days the numbers really picked up,” said Sernick. “We ended up with 76 golfers, which was actually a few over capacity, but we made it work.”

"This community is so generous. Estevan is probably a one-of-a-kind community because not only do people get behind places like Creighton Lodge...but they also get behind the people in the community," Shelly Veroba noted. 

School’s out, and the Estevan Public Youth Centre is gearing up for a summer of fun with a little extra help from a familiar face. Osama Kamel is back at EPYC — but this time, not just as a participant. Now a summer student, Osama joined Co-Executive Director Bonnie Chepil-Kvamme on the SUN 102 Morning Show to talk about what’s ahead this July. From parking lot badminton to a late-night swim at the Leisure Centre, the summer calendar is packed with ways for youth to connect, compete and cool off.

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as the Carney government shapes its diplomatic and trade approach to the Indo-Pacific region.

Anand will meet with her Japanese counterpart in Tokyo this week as the two finalize an agreement on sharing defence information and boosting trade.

On Thursday and Friday, Anand will take part in a meeting with the Association of South East Asian Nations, or ASEAN, in Malaysia.

Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he's been following the "terrible tragedy" of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.

But he's also worried Canada isn't doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early warning systems.

"Luckily, there are many ways that we can protect ourselves, but we have to make the effort," said Ness, who is the research director for adaptation at the policy research organization.

The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire has now been published on the Statistics Canada website.

The census is conducted every five years with the last Agriculture Census being done in 2021.

For the 2026 Census of Agriculture, new categories have been added under the commodity questions to identify emerging agricultural products. 

Questions on agricultural practices have been expanded to include environmental practices and environmental sustainability.

The Calgary Stampede is officially underway, along with the rodeo, midway and live entertainment... the event also showcases agriculture and Alberta's ranching history

It's a chance to step back in time and experience life on the farm and ranch, with the Vintage Tractor Pull and Blacksmith showcase;  to the Heavy Horse, Cutting Horse, and Team Cattle Penning competitions; Chuckwagon races, to the Junior Steer Classic, the International Youth Livestock Supreme Championship and Scholarships, the World Stock Dog Championships, and International Livestock Auctioneer Championships.

Industry is applauding the federal government’s progress toward a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank after it awarded supply contracts to two companies.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health and Biogenesis Bago SA will supply vaccine products and develop the vaccine bank.

Canadian Cattle Association Saskatchewan director and former Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association president Garner Deobald, who formerly worked for Boehringer, said both companies are well respected and were good choices.

“I think it is important, for sure, to be ready,” he said.

Estevan Fire Rescue had another week of calls starting off July with a number of situations around Estevan.

On the first of July at around 5:51 p.m., crews were sent to respond to a vehicle fire South of the city. Upon arrival, they found a fully engulfed vehicle with fire spreading into the nearby grass. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and contained the grass fire to the area. No injuries were reported from the incident, with the vehicle severely damaged. EFR believes the cause of the incident to be accidental.