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Charges laid in weekend rollover

An Estevan man is facing four charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm after an accident Friday night south of Estevan.

Will our future relationships be pre-programmed?

You never know what is going to inspire you to take an introspective look at the world we're creating for ourselves. Often it's a book or particularly prescient article. Maybe it's a TED talk.

Disease management delicate in hog industry

Flipping through a few favoured agricultural websites it was interesting to see yet another disease is threatening the Canadian hog sector.

How about a slap of reality?

Perhaps the time has come for the operators of traditional power sources to take a determined stand against the unrealistic daydreaming proponents of so-called environmentally friendly power sources. The debate is crying for a taste of pragmatism.

City eliminates two positions

The City of Estevan has announced that two positions have been eliminated as part of its ongoing work to tackle debt.

St. Joe's foundation makes purchases

A combination of fundraising events, generous individual and corporate donations, and legacy gifts have brought in hundreds of thousands of dollars to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation.
Holt shines in Apex Bruins blowout win over Yorkton

Holt shines in Apex Bruins blowout win over Yorkton

Led by a scoring attack running on all cylinders, the Estevan Apex Bruins took full advantage of their opponents on Saturday.

City construction tops $58m in 2013

After taking a little nap in 2011 and 2012, Estevan's construction sector roared back to life in 2013.
Celebration marks 1000th hand-knitted teddy bear

Celebration marks 1000th hand-knitted teddy bear

It was an afternoon of celebration and reflection at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home, as the community recognized the work of resident Gladys Pukas.

So is this how it goes?

I can't help it. I promised not to spout off on politics, especially since I never went to politics school, but these guys just keep on giving, so those of us who enjoy watching their rodeo, have to keep soaking it up for no good reason.