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Former Estevanite tapping into local geothermal opportunity

Former Estevanite tapping into local geothermal opportunity

DEEP will delve into Williston Basin zone to provide power

Racing in Rio to raise funds to fight diabetes

She will be assigned a number on race day, but it's the number she raises beforehand that means the most for Rachelle Axten.

Mixed results for diversity goals

The concept of diversification for Western Canadian agriculture was pretty much the mantra of both government and farm groups for the better part of the 1990s, but was it a successful vision for the industry? That is a question of some considerable c

For Barbara and all the other moms caught up in year-end Christmas celebrations

Have you ever had one of those mornings when you feel like you're on top of everything (lunches for the little ones, hubby out the door to work, older kids organized for the day) and then all of a sudden the world around you seems to fall when your c
Paul Brandt to play Spectra Place in March

Paul Brandt to play Spectra Place in March

One of Canada'a top selling country artists will be performing in Estevan in March. It was announced Monday morning that Paul Brandt has been booked for a show at Spectra Place March 9.
Canadian Pacific Rail to transport oil from Estevan

Canadian Pacific Rail to transport oil from Estevan

In what is quickly becoming a sign of the times for the oil industry, Canadian Pacific Railway has announced it will soon be shipping oil via rail from a transload facility located in Estevan.

Local police to target drunk drivers

The Estevan Police Service will be taking part in a province-wide program to target impaired drivers. Operation Overdrive will run from Dec. 15 to 17 and Dec. 22 to 23 and is targeted at stopping drunk driving.

Is this a government out of control?

We find it somewhat disquieting to hear the rumblings of discontent emerging from Ottawa and around the country these days. We are only partially referring to the ham-handed manner in which the Canadian Wheat Board file is being manipulated.
Apex Bruins keep rolling with home wins

Apex Bruins keep rolling with home wins

The Estevan Apex Bruins won a pair of games at Spectra Place on the weekend to tighten their grip on third place in the South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League.

Penalty pendulum has swung too far in SSMHL

Having covered close to 10 Estevan Apex Bruins midget AA games this season, I've noticed a disturbing trend. Almost every game seems to have a constant parade to the penalty box. Many of the penalties, of course, are legitimate.