Estevan Mercury

There was no need to feel disappointed even though the profits will be less than half of what they were last year; the Festival of Trees will definitely be back for a fourth consecutive year in 2016.

A strong first 40 minutes got the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins an 8-6 win over the Humboldt Broncos Nov. 17 at Affinity Place, but a weak final 20 minutes made it feel like a loss.

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division held their annual reorganizational meeting on Nov. 19, taking a 20-minute adjournment from their regular business meeting to conduct the required additional session.

The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has asked for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Estevan man. Geoffrey Alexander, 33, was last seen at a family member’s house on Nov. 12. He was reported missing 10 days later.

Saskatchewan is preparing to greet at least 2,000 refugees from Syria within the next 35 days. According to various reports, some, who had been interviewed and had their red tape issues processed earlier, are already in Canada.

Sarah “Sally” Theresa Murray April 13, 1925 – November 14, 2015 Sally passed away peacefully on Saturday November 14, 2015 at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK at the age of 90 years.

Evelyn D. Johnson 1929 - 2015 Evelyn Delma Johnson passed away peacefully with family by her side on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Hillview Manor, Estevan, SK at the age of 85 years.

Laura Lafrentz 1930 - 2015 Laura Bernice Lafrentz passed away at the St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, SK on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 85 years.

Paul Ronald Glasser 1932 - 2015 Paul Ronald Glasser was born on January 13, 1932, the youngest of eight children born to Philip and Monica Glasser in Lampman, Saskatchewan.

The Estevan Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with the location of Geoffrey Alexander. Alexander, 33, was last seen on Nov. 12. He is 5'5” and weighs 130 pounds. Alexander has brown hair and brown eyes.