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Breaking the rules is not necessary

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Frustrated my kids are just like me

There are times when I look at my kids and hear my dad's voice ringing clear as a bell in my ear. That time is typically between 9:30 and 11:30 each night. "Go to bed.

The three Fs drive Saskatchewan economy

Paul Martin is pretty well-known as a business spokesman, which made him an interesting keynote speaker at the recent Canola Day that was part of the Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton.

Saddened to see the cemetery flowers gone

The Editor: I was sorry to see all the flowers are gone from the Estevan City Cemetery. They could have at least kept the ones in the vases.

No progress on truck bypass

Although negotiations are continuing, no physical work has begun on the heavy truck bypass around Estevan.

Komarnicki witnesses Ukraine election

Souris-Moose Mountain MP Ed Komarnicki had a front row seat for the recent controversial elections in Ukraine. Komarnicki was part of the 500 strong Canadian delegation, which travelled to the eastern European country to monitor the Oct. 28 election.

Over the fields and into the farms ... they still got caught

It wasn't a wild chase, but it was certainly out of the ordinary policing routine. On the night of Nov. 10, members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) attempted to stop a vehicle in the Pleasantdale area of the city.

Douglas suits up at CJHL Prospects Game

Estevan Bruins defenceman Zach Douglas was representing the entire province at the Canadian Junior A Hockey League's Prospects Game event in Nova Scotia on the weekend.

More thoughts on speed limits

The results of the recent non-binding plebiscite poll conducted by the City of Estevan during the civic election has done nothing to clarify the local speed limit question. In fact, the vote, which was a near 50:50 split has only muddied the waters.

Apex Bruins lose final of P.A. tournament

The Estevan Apex Bruins were one win away from capturing their third straight Kelly Dmyterko Memorial Tournament in Prince Albert on Sunday.