Local Sports

The 2016 long-form census had a high rate of return, and this will in turn have a benefit for municipalities, said Mayor Debra Button, president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

As children across the province head back to school, parents turn their attention to the question of how to help a struggling child achieve success.

Affinity Place was severely affected by the massive flooding that hit Estevan and surrounding area on July 19.

By Sabrina Kraft A special “Red Wing Week” is being marked by the City of Weyburn, which started on Sept. 12 and will conclude with Red Wing Day on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Three members of the Weyburn Hurricanes water polo club recently competed at the western and national finals. Nick Mass and Ruslan Edgerton competed with the under-16 boys team at the western and national championships.

The top individual golfers at the South East District Athletic Association (SEDAA) championships at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club on Monday have a shared past.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins will start the regular season at Affinity Place. The City of Estevan Leisure Services Division announced on Monday that the ice will be ready for the Bruins' home opener on Sept. 17 against the Melville Millionaires.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins have spent four of the past six days playing exhibition hockey games in an attempt to get ready for the start of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.

Every year in early to mid-September junior golf in Estevan gains a stronger following. This is due to the running of the annual Parent-Child Tournament that is held at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club.

A hard-fought road game by the Estevan Lions Club bantam Oilers and Moose Jaw Razorbacks at Elks Field on Saturday came down to two big first-quarter plays by the home side and one untimely penalty by the visitors.