Local News

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were called to the Estevan Comprehensive School in response to a report of a young person being in possession of a controlled substance. The matter remains under investigation.

Former businessman and mayor of Estevan Gregg Trout died suddenly last Saturday in Regina at the age of 91.

A "whim" and an interest in biological science led Greg Douglas into the profession as veterinarian, and an interest in public policy further led him to his current position, as head veterinarian for Saskatchewan.

The 23rd annual Minton-Gladmar Family Fall Fair will be taking place on Saturday, Oct. 2 in Minton. The fair will kick off at 8 a.m. with a breakfast at the Bordertown Saloon and will continue throughout the day, ending with a family dance at 8 p.m.

Producers in the Weyburn area hoping to apply to the Excess Moisture Program or AgriStability have until Thursday, Sept. 30, to submit their forms.

Estevan motorists will be forced to make a detour Today as CP Rail has announced it will be repairing the 13th Avenue rail crossing.Crews are expected to begin work on repairing the crossing and asphalt in the area at 5:30 a.m.

The annual Homespun Craft Show and Sale was held for its 24th time recently, bringing thousands out to take part in the wide variety of activities the event entails.

The third annual Saskatchewan Rising Symposium is being held October 21 at McKenna Hall in Weyburn. Headlining this event will be Paul Martin of Martin Charlton Communications.

Cooling temperatures have signaled the end of summer and beginning of, what is bound to be, a long winter season. As we well know by now, with winter comes flu season.

Business can be a risky thing for retail entrepreneurs.