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Fatality near Midale

An 18-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle while working in a construction zone on Highway 39 near Midale Friday. According to information from Weyburn RCMP, Ashley Richards of Lakeside, N.B.

Slow start sinks Chargers in home opener

The Estevan Century 21 Chargers managed their first touchdown of the season on Sunday, but the peewee football club went down to defeat 39-6 against the Weyburn Eagles in their home opener.

City gets answers on truck route

The City of Estevan had the chance to express some concerns and get some clarity regarding the heavy truck bypass around Estevan last week.

Johnson, Dayman win gold at wakeboard nationals

A pair of Estevan wakeboarders each came home from the Canadian wakeboarding championship with gold medals on the weekend. Taylor Johnson won her third consecutive national junior title at the event, held in St. Zotique, Que.

Some people need their social media privileges revoked

I have a big love-hate relationship with social media.
SaskPower unveils new fly ash terminal

SaskPower unveils new fly ash terminal

Although not on the scale of the $1.2 billion clean coal plant, SaskPower unveiled another project that should have a positive impact on the environment last week. The Crown corporation held a ceremony Aug. 21 to officially open its $21.
Steelers keep it close against Sun Devils

Steelers keep it close against Sun Devils

With eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Estevan Lions Club Steelers trailed by only one point in their home opener against the Regina Sun Devils.

Council briefs

News and notes from the Aug. 20 regular meeting of Estevan city council

High drama marks end of Speedway season

A run-in on the track that sent sparks flying, literally and figuratively, ended up disqualifying Aaron Turnbull, Joey Galloway and Mason Big Eagle from Saturday's season finale at Estevan Motor Speedway.

Fire ban issued for three area RMs

The recent warm temperatures have prompted the Estevan Fire Rescue Service to issue a fire ban for three local rural municipalities.