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Grain elevator in Torquay burns down

Grain elevator in Torquay burns down

One of the most well-known sites in Torquay is gone. The east grain elevator burned down during the overnight hours. No other buildings were damaged due to the flames.

Elections needed in some RMs

Many of the rural municipalities in the southeast corner of the province are going to have elections on Nov. 9. There will be elections in all three divisions in the RM of Estevan No.

How often we need reminders to remember

I like exploring the world. Even if I go somewhere I've been to before, I always find something new. Thus, life recently took me to Calgary. And while I go there pretty often, I don't think I've ever been there during this time of the year.
Economic development and business issues the focus of Estevan city councillor candidates’ forum

Economic development and business issues the focus of Estevan city councillor candidates’ forum

Economic development and other business-related issues were the focus of the candidates’ forum for Estevan city councillor, held Thursday night at the Access Communication studio.
Estevan’s crime severity index figure among the lowest for Saskatchewan cities

Estevan’s crime severity index figure among the lowest for Saskatchewan cities

Statistics Canada released its crime severity index (CSI) data for 2019 on Thursday, and it shows that Estevan’s figure remains comparatively low.

Bears learn a lot in first regular season U18 game

The first regular season game in Eclipse Downhole Solutions Estevan U18 AAA Bears history didn’t go as head coach and general manager Jeff Smith wanted, but he still found some positives.
Bruins set for season to begin

Bruins set for season to begin

The Estevan Bruins are looking forward to the start of the 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, and some new competition.
Legion encouraging people to mark Remembrance Day and to honour veterans, but to stay home

Legion encouraging people to mark Remembrance Day and to honour veterans, but to stay home

The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is continuing to make plans for a Remembrance Day service unlike any other that it has had before. The service will begin on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m.
Medical student chose St. Joseph's Hospital as her base for a year of practical learning

Medical student chose St. Joseph's Hospital as her base for a year of practical learning

Estevan's St. Joseph's Hospital is welcoming another longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) program student, Marlize Hipwell.
Estevan family, whose house was damaged by fire, is grateful for help and support

Estevan family, whose house was damaged by fire, is grateful for help and support

It was the middle of the night and the Pettitt family was deep sleeping when a loud banging on the door and screams coming from the outside woke them up. "Around 3:30 in the morning our neighbour came pounding on our door and ringing our doorbell.
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