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Fire ban issued for Saskatchewan Crown lands and provincial parks

Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a provincial fire ban late Friday morning for Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Admini
Carnduff RCMP reminds public to remember their family and friends during the heat

Carnduff RCMP reminds public to remember their family and friends during the heat

The Carnduff RCMP is reminding the public to look out for each other during the ongoing heat wave.
Police arrest an impaired driver Thursday, conduct large number of checkstops

Police arrest an impaired driver Thursday, conduct large number of checkstops

Members of the Estevan Police Service checked more than 600 vehicles at check stops in the community on Canada Day.
Latest donation from Trofimenkoff estate will benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital

Latest donation from Trofimenkoff estate will benefit St. Joseph’s Hospital

A local couple’s estate continues to make a big impact on healthcare in the community. The St.
Photo album: Bienfait Canada Day Parade 2021

Photo album: Bienfait Canada Day Parade 2021

NWMP Museum is open for the season, with a new exhibit

NWMP Museum is open for the season, with a new exhibit

The Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP) Museum is open for the first time in nearly two years, and it has a new exhibit.
Always a good time with lots to do

Always a good time with lots to do

Regardless of whether we’re facing restrictions related to a pandemic, or if we’re in normal times like we’re about to return to, there’s no shortage of things to do in the Estevan area each summer.
Alida Community Library is closing and selling off, but keeping the archives

Alida Community Library is closing and selling off, but keeping the archives

After over 30 years, the Alida Community Library is closing its doors. Edel Cowan, who's been with the library since its inception in 1989, said that the decision was made due to low demand.
First province-wide search and rescue canine training takes place by Carnduff

First province-wide search and rescue canine training takes place by Carnduff

The South East Saskatchewan Search and Rescue (SESKSAR) volunteer group made a major move and organized the first-ever province-wide canine training program.

Cheers and Jeers for July 1

Editor's note: This marks the final edition of Cheers and Jeers. We would like to thank all those who have submitted for Cheers and Jeers over the years.
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