In the Community

At this time, I would like to thank Rodney (Rocky) Frank for 42 years of dedicated service to our town and also wish him well in his retirement. I also would like to congratulate Ray Delorme on his appointment of Operations Foreman.

Now that the restoration of the Coal Car monument at the intersection of Souris Avenue South and Fourth Street is complete, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 has turned their attention to their next project.

Years ago I found a post card that I posted above my computer and it’s perfect for what I’d like to share this week. Here goes: “A bird does not sing because it has an answer but because it has a song.” (Chinese proverb).

The Miracles of the Ascension

They might not be training for a competition this year, but the Mine Rescue Team at Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC’s Estevan Mine remains as dedicated as ever, learning and practising so they’re ready when called upon.

Access Communications employees successfully completed an internal fundraising campaign that netted proceeds of $11,585 in support of the Food Banks of Saskatchewan’s Crisis Response Fund, which will help provide bulk food purchasing, food hamper del

Mining was not only a big part of Brian Gunness’ life, but it’s been an important part of his family, too. The local resident retired on Dec. 28, 2019, after a career that started in June 1966.

It is that time of year again when the endangered Burrowing Owl returns to the prairies after a long migration from its wintering grounds in Texas and Mexico. But it’s no time to rest. After migration, the owls are busy.

Remington Walker lives in the old tire shop across from SARCAN on 119 East Second Avenue. He was busy renovating the building dating back more than 100 years in age, when he discovered a bottle after removing a heat register on Friday, May 29.

The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) still hopes to have its two marquee events of the year.