In the Community

It’s snowing hard and that’s not supposed to happen here on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. A truer picture is that we West Coast dwellers delight in regaling our prairie family and friends with tidbits of weather information.

Stephanie Davis has been on the job for about three weeks now and already the new program co-ordinator for Southeast Newcomer Services, has lined up a series of events aimed at introducing new Estevan and area residents to the community and its peopl

Westview School principal Cheri Haberstock has been named one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals, an honour that she says is a reflection of everyone at the school.

Yesterday morning I felt a bit like Joseph, like the Biblical Joseph dressed in his coat of many colours. Although I never spend time co-ordinating my walking outfit, this morning I was particularly conscious of its uniqueness.

No matter how kind you are, German children are Kinder. And I happen to have been a German child, so I will try to be kind with this topic that is very sensitive in today’s world.

Former Etevan resident Linda Penner found a talent for storytelling, and has penned a new book about her experiences—and the experiences of others— in the process of being divorced.

Yesterday I attended the funeral of a woman from our community. Although I did not know her personally, some of her children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren are friends.

Most readers are familiar with Exodus 3: 3 where Moses sees the burning bush and God speaks to him. Strangely, the bush was not being consumed and Moses realized something was up. Pun intended.

The Estevan Family Resource Centre has come a long way since it opened back in the winter of 2002. At that time, it was located in a tiny building on Fourth Street.

If you are ever caught waking up on the job or elsewhere where it might be embarrassing, I recommend you strike a reverent pose and as you open your eyes say, “…we ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.