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Estevan city crews tirelessly play catch-up game with snow, trying to keep streets open

Estevan city crews tirelessly play catch-up game with snow, trying to keep streets open

"It's been challenging. With the ongoing snow today again and the winds throughout the night, we try to reopen roads. We were there two or three times yesterday. And right now we're just in the process of trying to get trails down roads that are completely blocked. We had lots of completely blocked streets this morning," Norm Mack, roads and drainage manager with the City of Estevan’s public works division.
Estevan fire crews had six calls in 48 hours but not due to the storm

Estevan fire crews had six calls in 48 hours but not due to the storm

Latest news from the Estevan fire department.
Torquay hockey player chosen for provincial team

Torquay hockey player chosen for provincial team

Ethan Phillips, a 10-year-old defenceman and winger who hails from Torquay, was selected to play for the Saskatchewan entry that will compete at The Brick Invitational Tournament in Edmonton from July 4-10.
Update: Cleanup from April blizzard begins in Estevan

Update: Cleanup from April blizzard begins in Estevan

City of Estevan crews started snow removal at 5 a.m.
Update: Most highways in southeast Saskatchewan are open again

Update: Most highways in southeast Saskatchewan are open again

Many highways in the southeast were closed much of Wednesday and early Thursday
Radiothon for Life is returning to the hospital's grounds

Radiothon for Life is returning to the hospital's grounds

This year the Radiothon for Life will take place on May 4, and the preparations for it are well underway.
Local military historian pays tribute to Vimy Ridge on 105th anniversary of famous battle

Local military historian pays tribute to Vimy Ridge on 105th anniversary of famous battle

Estevan military historian Craig Bird was able to resume his tradition of paying tribute to the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and coincidentally, it was a fine time to do it. 
Envision launches new Family Intervention Rapid Support Team

Envision launches new Family Intervention Rapid Support Team

WEYBURN – In partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. is launching their new Family Intervention Rapid Support Team Program (FIRST).
All Holy Family schools to be closed on April 14

All Holy Family schools to be closed on April 14

Holy Family is updating their notice to families, by closing their schools Thursday
Column: Sometimes, it’s best to stay home

Column: Sometimes, it’s best to stay home

A column on weather emergencies and the best behavior in such cases.
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