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A Bienfait woman pleaded guilty to a number of charges on Monday, including counts of impaired driving and operating a vehicle while disqualified.

The sighting of wildlife in Estevan isn't all that uncommon. But the sight of a moose running through a residential area and then crossing one of the city's busiest streets? That is not exactly something you see every day.

After Dark/After Hours hosted its inaugural double performance on Saturday as Regina's Black Drink Crier scored well with the Estevan audiences.

PetroBakken Energy Ltd. announced their 2013 capital plan with the goal of increasing production by 8 to 12 per cent, with roughly three-quarters of their budget going towards drilling of new wells.

Weather aside, Dr. Micheal Oveuni is enjoying his introduction to Estevan. The Nigerian-trained physician began work in the Energy City on Monday at the Estevan Medical Group clinic across from St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Weyburn Humane Society ended 2012 in the black, and with a busy year at their animal shelter, members and supporters heard on Wednesday evening their annual meeting, with some new board members joining.

The trustees at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division conference table received a direct update on their schools from facilities manager Andy Dobson during their Jan. 16 regular open board meeting in Weyburn.

There is a new tax relief measures available to Canadians, that can be applied for the first time during the 2012 tax filing. The Family Caregiver Tax Credit can be claimed for the first time by Canadians when filing their 2012 taxes.

Cam Broten, one of the leadership candidates for the Saskatchewan New Democrats, speaks with Rod Watson, Sharon Elliott and Norma Hewitt-Lendrum after a leadership debate at the Weyburn Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday.

Local photographer Jon Gillies watches as Arts Council curator Ron Ror sets up his photographic entry to the James Weir People's Choice Art Exhibition at the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.