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Students get a taste of the workplace

Students get a taste of the workplace

Grade 9 students at the Estevan Comprehensive School were absent from the classroom on Nov. 7 while they took part in Take Our Kids to Work Day. Last Wednesday, Jack Tuttle spent the day as his dad's shadow.
Senior artist snaps up coveted art award

Senior artist snaps up coveted art award

She just celebrated her 90th birthday, and now Estevan artist Evelyn Johnson has joined an elite group of fellow artists whose work has been selected by a respected art adjudicator to advance to another level and provincial exposure.

Credit Union accepting funds for Hurricane Sandy

The Weyburn Credit Union, along with credit unions across Saskatchewan, are responding to the devastation caused to families by Hurricane Sandy in the United States and the Caribbean.

Humane Society enters an online 'Shelter Challenge'

The Weyburn Humane Society is seeking votes in the Shelter Challenge of 2012, organized by the Animal Rescue Site. With the help of local residents, the Weyburn Humane Society could win one of 68 prizes from the Animal Rescue Site.
Progress made on doctor recruitment

Progress made on doctor recruitment

The efforts to replace Estevan lone's OBGYN are proving successful. St. Joseph's Hospital executive director Greg Hoffort said Dr.
Storm doesn't deter Remembrance Day crowd

Storm doesn't deter Remembrance Day crowd

More than 300 people braved high winds, drifting snow and cold temperatures on Sunday morning to attend the annual Remembrance Day service in the Estevan Comprehensive School.

Police vote for a strike

The Weyburn Police Association's bargaining committee went public with their grievances after an attempt to have conciliation for their contract talks with the City of Weyburn failed.
High school band practice their harmony

High school band practice their harmony

Band teacher, Tanya Cameron, conducts the Weyburn Comprehensive Grade 11 and 12 school band at the high school on Wednesday. The students are practicing daily in preparation for their upcoming Christmas concert on Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Battle scene portrayal in shadow play

Battle scene portrayal in shadow play

Comp students portray a battle scene in this shadow play performed for the Comp School's Remembrance Day service on Friday afternoon.

Saskatchewan Scholarship of Honour recipients recognized

On November 6, Premier Brad Wall recognized 83 recipients of the Saskatchewan Scholarship of Honour, which honours the commitment and sacrifice of the many Saskatchewan men and women serving in the Canadian Forces.