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Letter: thankful another lockdown didn’t occur, but questions remain

The editor: I would like to thank Premier Scott Moe for having the foresight to not declare another lockdown.
Envision to mark upcoming anniversary

Envision to mark upcoming anniversary

The Envision Counselling and Support Centre is asking the public to mark a sad anniversary in Canadian history. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is Dec.
Other theatres have joined the Orpheum in closing due to the latest restrictions

Other theatres have joined the Orpheum in closing due to the latest restrictions

“New restrictions has forced us to close,” Alan Dougherty posted on the marquee of the 106-year old Orpheum Theatre in Estevan on Friday.
Estevan RCMP investigating the theft of rig shacks

Estevan RCMP investigating the theft of rig shacks

The Estevan RCMP detachment is requesting the public's assistance in solving the recent theft of two rig shacks.
Four more people with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have died, including one from the southeast region

Four more people with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have died, including one from the southeast region

Four Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Three of the deceased were in the 80-plus age group, and were residents from the north central, Regina and southeast zones.
Mid-year financial report shows Saskatchewan has fared better than expected

Mid-year financial report shows Saskatchewan has fared better than expected

The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has not been as hard on Saskatchewan’s finances as the spring budget had initially forecast, when this province was one of the first to release a budget in the wake of the pandemic.
Oxbow athlete commits to play volleyball at the university level

Oxbow athlete commits to play volleyball at the university level

A talented young athlete from Oxbow has committed to play volleyball at the university level.
Orpheum Theatre forced to close temporarily for a second time

Orpheum Theatre forced to close temporarily for a second time

One of Estevan’s longest-standing businesses has been forced to shut down a second time due to COVID-19. The Orpheum Theatre announced in a Facebook post Friday afternoon that it will be closed until further notice.

Keep looking forward

When I was a kid, I spent hours poring over the Sears Christmas Wish Book, marking all the important pages. I can still see the blue and yellow remote-controlled airplane that I wanted so badly.

Incidents involving wildlife in the southeast are under investigation

Conservation officers in the Estevan area are asking for the public’s assistance with a couple of incidents this fall involving wildlife. According to information on the Sasktip Facebook page, on Nov.
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