Local News

When Chief Del Block retires from the Estevan Police Service in March, he will close the chapter on a distinguished career that has spanned over 30 years. But the book, as it pertains to the Block family and policing, is far from closed.

After hearing a sentencing appeal regarding a home invasion perpetrated in Estevan, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeals decided to overturn the original "demonstrably unfit" community sentences and ordered jail time.

Weyburn Inland Terminal announced that its CEO, Rob Davies, had advised the WIT board he will resign five business days following the special meeting of WIT shareholders on Friday, Feb. 28.

Christian Ethics students Rekina Browatzke, Ashlee Adacsi and Brandy Zieg work together in stirring the pasta in preparation for their class's fundraiser supper held Thursday evening at McKenna Hall.

Paul Deren of Estevan was one of three Wa Wa Shriners who were appointed to their provincial governance board, joining the five previously elected members. All appointments are for a one-year term. The induction ceremony took place in Regina on Jan.

In the final month of 2013, Saskatchewan's busiest land port-of-entry between the United States and Canada at North Portal processed 20,150 travellers who were entering Canada at the Saskatchewan border point.

It was determined arresting officers acted with "reckless disregard" of Charter rights during an impaired driving arrest.

Sun Country Health Region is pleased to announce the opening of the Weyburn Primary Health Care Clinic on Monday, Feb 3. The clinic is located at Suite 204, 117 Third Street in downtown Weyburn, the old Co-op Building. An elevator is available.

The penalty hearing for a dismissed Midale Central School educator has been set for Feb. 6 in Regina.

Riders football player Rey Williams signs his autograph for fans Mikayla Lohse, Baillie Koszman and Hayley Schenk, as they make their way up the table of Riders players towards the Grey Cup on the end in the lobby of Crescent Point Place.