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MLA sees waste in government spending habits

The Editor: The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation has come forward to say the provincial budget is a deficit budget. Bond-rating agency Standard and Poor’s also calls the Sask. Party’s 2015-16 budget a deficit. The Sask. Party calls it something else.

MP responds to letter regarding dementia concerns

July 13, 2015 Further to the Letter to the Editor from Matthew Dineen, a resident of Ontario, although I did not support the Private Member’s Bill by a Member of the opposition I did support my colleague, Ben Lobb’s Motion calling on the government t
Souris North median landscaping begins

Souris North median landscaping begins

Landscaping work started Monday for the medians on Souris Avenue North. City manager Amber Smale said the contractor is digging around the edges of the boulevards. City crews will eventually be adding paving stones.
Estevan, a burgeoning retirement community?

Estevan, a burgeoning retirement community?

When it comes down to decision time as to where one might want to go to enjoy your retirement years, it seems the Energy City itself is among the best.
Boaters reminded to remain vigilant

Boaters reminded to remain vigilant

Boating enthusiasts are being reminded to follow safe practices while out on the lake.
Local theatre production will smuggle audiences back into the 1920s

Local theatre production will smuggle audiences back into the 1920s

Want to take a trip in time back to the prohibition era? At the end of this month you can at the Souris Valley Theatre. Speak Easy , an atmospheric cabaret set in the 1920s, is showing at the theatre on July 30.
Local cadet experiences battle tour

Local cadet experiences battle tour

Relevance of Canadian presence in First World War reiterated during battle tour
New Salvation Army majors bring lots of experience

New Salvation Army majors bring lots of experience

Estevan’s new Salvation Army officers carry extensive experience that they hope will be beneficial for their work in the Energy City. Majors Wilf and Heather Harbin have been officers in the organization for 35 and 37 years, respectively.
Southeast crops, especially canola, maturing as expected

Southeast crops, especially canola, maturing as expected

While there may be some damage in other sectors of the province, it appears as if southeast Saskatchewan crops are moving along quite well, thank you.
Unmarked police cars quietly making noise

Unmarked police cars quietly making noise

Estevan police Chief says unmarked cruisers have been very effective, expanded rotation coming shortly
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