Local News

It hasn't quite garnered the attention of some of the larger projects in town, but Solid Rock Developments is continuing to move forward with their new development in the Trojan subdivision. Earlier this year Solid Rock announced plans to develop 15.

It begins this Friday and local residents are urged to join in the fun and fundraising effort as the United Way Estevan team attempts to raise $350,000 in 33 hours, beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 18.

The southeast region of Saskatchewan is quickly becoming a model for cyber learning experiences thanks to a pilot project being undertaken by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.

Producers in the region are busy helping out whomever they can to get the harvest wrapped up, hauling bales and completing some fall field work. Most have completed their own harvest or are on verge of finishing.

An Oungre-area farmer is wondering what it will take before the provincial government will do something about the state of Highway 18, after he was told by an American trucking firm they refuse to drive on it out of fear of damaging their trucks.

The members of Quota Club International of Weyburn gather as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the service club in Weyburn, at a special banquet at the Legion Hall on Oct. 7.

There will be no schools being put under review for closure in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division this year.

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada is stepping up its efforts to allay concerns about hydraulic fracturing in the country.

The drive to introduce an enhanced RCMP officer service into the region has been stalled in the negotiation process.

The locavore lifestyle promotes living off and supporting your own community, and it doesn't get any more local than growing your vegetables in a community garden.