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Bruins split games with Humboldt Broncos

Bruins split games with Humboldt Broncos

For the second time this season, the Estevan Bruins split a weekend home-and-home, with a come from behind victory on the road followed by a defeat on home ice.
Lori Carr looks forward to challenge of a new cabinet position

Lori Carr looks forward to challenge of a new cabinet position

Estevan MLA Lori Carr is looking forward to the challenges associated with a new cabinet post. Carr was shifted over to the minister of Social Services role on Nov. 9 as part of a post-election cabinet shuffle.

The joys of modern technology

I can’t imagine trying to navigate the past eight months without the benefits of modern technology.

The other side of the problem

Last week I wrote about one side of the pandemic, which is personally affecting my family and me at the moment. This time I want to touch the other side – I want to say of the coin, but I’m afraid this coin has more than two sides.
Preparations for the Festival of Lights at Woodlawn are underway

Preparations for the Festival of Lights at Woodlawn are underway

Woodlawn Regional Park will once again be filled with magic this holiday season. The annual Festival of Lights will kick off on Dec. 18 and will keep going until Jan. 8 next year.
Estevan's Larry Preddy recognized as regional parks volunteer of the year on the provincial level

Estevan's Larry Preddy recognized as regional parks volunteer of the year on the provincial level

Larry Preddy, the co-owner of Henders Drugs, a strong community-minded volunteer and great Estevan supporter, was recently recognized by the Saskatchewan Regional Parks Association (SRPA).
Estevan business community reacts to new restrictions

Estevan business community reacts to new restrictions

While the new provincial restrictions announced on Friday may not be the best news, according to Estevan Chamber of Commerce president Jackie Wall, the local business community is pretty happy that the government has heard them and didn't bring in st
School divisions bring in new masking measures; ECS moves to Level 3 in pandemic response plan

School divisions bring in new masking measures; ECS moves to Level 3 in pandemic response plan

The new guidelines brought forward by the provincial government on Friday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will have an impact on local schools, and the two school divisions in the southeast had already taken some pro-active measures.
Legion found a way to salute veterans

Legion found a way to salute veterans

It wasn’t a Remembrance Day service like people are accustomed to seeing, but the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion still found a way to host a ceremony this year. The event was held outdoors at the city’s cenotaph on Nov.

GoFundMe campaign created for Mainprize Project, which honours beloved physician

An ambitious fundraiser has been launched to help support a project that honours a doctor who was a big part of Midale area for decades. Jack Hilkewich and Murray Kerr launched the campaign, which can be found at https://www.gofundme.
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