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Estevan’s legion among those to receive federal support to assist veterans

Estevan’s legion among those to receive federal support to assist veterans

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch has received a grant of $15,605 from the federal government. This money is to help veterans’ organizations that are suffering financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eight Bruins chosen for virtual SJHL Showcase

Eight Bruins chosen for virtual SJHL Showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and SaskTel have announced that they will be hosting a virtual showcase on Jan. 29 and 30, and eight members of the Estevan Bruins have been selected.
“There’s always been a strong culture of caring:” mayor gives annual new year’s address

“There’s always been a strong culture of caring:” mayor gives annual new year’s address

The first regular open council meeting of the year typically begins with a mayor’s address, and Mayor Roy Ludwig continued that tradition at Monday night’s meeting of Estevan city council. The past year was a busy one for the city.

Extreme cold warning in effect for southeast Saskatchewan

For the first time this winter, an extreme cold warning has been issued for southeast Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the warning at 9:24 p.m. Monday night.
City launches campaign for naming rights sales, with current naming rights to expire in August

City launches campaign for naming rights sales, with current naming rights to expire in August

It’s been nearly 10 years since Affinity Place opened to the public, and with naming rights set to expire at the end of August, the City of Estevan is embarking on the process of selling the naming rights to the facility and other sports and recreati
Holy Family approved for COVID-related funding

Holy Family approved for COVID-related funding

The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division was approved for less than half of the funding for COVID, as the focus for COVID needs was narrowed by the Ministry of Education to cover costs for remote learning.

Eighty-seven people lost their lives in vehicle crashes in Saskatchewan last year

Preliminary statistics from Saskatchewan Government Insurance released Monday show 87 people lost their lives in road collisions in 2020 on Saskatchewan roads.

Estevan RCMP investigating stolen stop signs

The Estevan RCMP is investigating a recent incident of stolen stop signs. Sometime during the daylight hours of Jan. 22, two stop signs were reported stolen in the RM of Benson.
Province delivered over 33,000 doses of vaccine

Province delivered over 33,000 doses of vaccine

There were 304 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered yesterday in Saskatchewan - this brings the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 33,353. As of Jan. 24, 102 per cent of the doses received have been administered.
Weyburn General Hospital returning to normal operations

Weyburn General Hospital returning to normal operations

Non-COVID patient care needs met at St. Joseph's and other hospitals
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