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Update: Highway 39 closed from Estevan to Midale; travel not recommended advisories still in effect

Highway 39 from Estevan to Midale has been closed. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s Highway Hotline reported the closure at 8:41 p.m. Monday night. Earlier, at 7:51 p.m.
Winter returns to North Portal

Winter returns to North Portal

This photo was taken in North Portal on Monday, showing the amount of snow that has covered the village. The snow started to fall on southeast Saskatchewan Sunday afternoon.
Grass fire occurred southeast of Estevan on the weekend

Grass fire occurred southeast of Estevan on the weekend

Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) crews were called out twice over the past weekend. On Saturday, at about 3:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a grass fire southeast of Estevan.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Estevan’s zone, 300 province-wide, 253 recoveries

Seven new cases of COVID-19 in Estevan’s zone, 300 province-wide, 253 recoveries

There are 300 new cases of COVID-19 and 253 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on April 12, bringing the provincial total to 36,604 cases.
Sudden winter in the middle of spring

Sudden winter in the middle of spring

The snowfall that hit southeast Saskatchewan Sunday and Monday created some beautiful photos in the area.

Snowfall warning issued for Carlyle area

A snowfall warning has been issued for the Carlyle area and the far southeast corner of the province. According to the warning, issued by Environment Canada at 10:03 a.m., snow that is heavy at times will continue over the region on Monday.
Government announces funding for Early Years Family Resource Centres in Estevan and Humboldt.

Government announces funding for Early Years Family Resource Centres in Estevan and Humboldt.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced funding for the creation of a new early years family resource centres in Estevan. A new centre will also open in Humboldt.
Sask. COVID-19 update: seven new cases in Estevan’s South East Zone 4; 13,170 vaccines administered

Sask. COVID-19 update: seven new cases in Estevan’s South East Zone 4; 13,170 vaccines administered

An additional 13,170 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 282,065. This is the highest daily doses administered to date.

Animals can enrich your lives

When it comes to training, behaviour modification and animal enrichment, I can go on for days.

Update: Power restored in Estevan area

Power has been restored in the Estevan area. SaskPower crews were at the scene of a power outage Sunday. The Crown corporation said in a tweet Sunday at 7:55 a.m.
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