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Rental picture worsens

Rental picture worsens

The latest report on vacancy rates and the rental prices in Estevan paints a very grim picture for anyone looking to find a place to rent in the city.

Triple C nears fund goal

Weyburn's Triple C Centre committee is getting "near the finish line" of their funding goal, and a gift announced by Cenovus Energy on Tuesday night has almost brought them to their full goal.

Fisherman award won by McMurtry

Local fisherman, Rev. Ross McMurtry has won the 2012 Fisherman of the Year award from the Pine Island Resort. "I enjoy the water, I enjoy the landscape, I enjoy the boating and of course the fishing," said McMurtry.

Weyburn police investigate traffic accidents, disputes

The Weyburn Police Service responded to 79 calls for service during the week of Dec. 8-15, including accidents and a number of domestic disputes.

The wheels on the bus go round and round

The most daunting challenge right now for Larry Ursu, manager of transportation and fleet services for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division, is finding enough drivers for the division's 163 school buses.

RM hears rail crossing concerns

The Rural Municipality of Weyburn council will follow up on a concern brought to them by a ratepayer over the safety of a rail crossing where a local farmer was killed this past year.
Personal touches displayed among the Christmas village

Personal touches displayed among the Christmas village

Heather Glass talks about the "Bushmills Distillery", one of the personalized businesses in the Christmas village displayed in the dining room of her home. The distillery is named for Brian's hometown in northern Ireland.
Lighting up with holiday colours

Lighting up with holiday colours

The home, yard and trees at the home of Doug and Cindy Ann Boehm are lit up brightly for Christmas along Brimacombe Drive.
Council cuts deficit in half

Council cuts deficit in half

Faced with a deficit of over $800,000, city council took out the big knives and began cutting last week. Council held two days of budget deliberations with the focus on the capital portion of the budget last Wednesday.

Council Briefs

News and notes from the Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 regular meetings of Estevan city council