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City to begin work on budget soon

With a rather sizable debt looming as the elephant in the room, the members of City council will be sitting down for budget deliberations in the near future. Councillor Greg Hoffort, who had been serving as deputy Mayor until Oct.

TS&M Bruins go 1-2-1 at Graham Tuer Bantam AA Challenge

After winning their first game, the Estevan TS&M Bruins couldn't find any more success at the Graham Tuer Bantam AA Challenge in Regina on the weekend. The Bruins would finish with a record of 1-2-1.

Information session offered on foreign worker protection legislation

The opportunity to learn more about foreign worker recruitment and protection in Estevan and southeast Saskatchewan drew only a handful of participants last Friday afternoon and evening.
Modern veteran shares story of military life

Modern veteran shares story of military life

We often think about veterans who served in the World Wars, but Canada's servicemen and women have continued to serve in conflict areas around the world. Cort Barker served overseas in Bosnia in 2000 and 2003 as well as Afghanistan in 2006.

Police say no major incidents spoiled Halloween activities

For the second consecutive year, Estevan Police Service members were able to report that Halloween came and went without any major incidents of mischief or vandalism.

Let's put our best foot forward

"You only get one chance to make a first impression." It's one of the most worn out clichés known to man, but in the case of Estevan's bid for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games it's very much apropos.
McKersie lives "childhood dream" in Bruins debut

McKersie lives "childhood dream" in Bruins debut

Not many players can say they're as born and bred into the Black and Gold as Chase McKersie. The 17-year-old Estevan native started down the trail blazed by his father Dan on Oct.
Giblett, Salaway, Holt lead Apex Bruins to split

Giblett, Salaway, Holt lead Apex Bruins to split

Although a third-period comeback bid wasn't enough for the Estevan Apex Bruins on Saturday, they rebounded with their fourth win of the year Sunday.

Bringing passion to the moment

Being passionate about something, anything, is generally a good thing. You can be passionate regarding a partner or passionate about a hobby or sport and of course, passionate about your job like I am.

Large child porn collection leads to year in jail

A local man received a 12-month jail sentence after police found an extensive collection of child pornography on his computer.