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The Estevan Minor Football (EMF) had a stellar season this year with franchise firsts and a renewed interest for female tackle football.

"I mean for support from the community, the crowds that came out this year, they were pretty pretty big from the previous years. Especially when you have two playoff home games this year, that's never...happened before either, from one team anyways," shared EMF president Pat Ford. 

Over 300 entries. About $1,000 raised for local charities. Five broadcasts. Six qualifiers. 

One winner. 

Earlier this morning, we gave away the ULTIMATE prize: a $3,000 trip to wherever they want to go! Congratulations to Bev Holinaty, as she gets to Jet Outta Town with a travel voucher from Denise Taylor at TravelOnly! She told us she was barely awake when we called her. 

"It was on my mind all night, thinking 'I wonder who's gonna win it' but I was going to be happy for whoever won it," she shared. 

These are exciting times for Arcola Co-op. In June, it acquired Arcola Building Supplies Ltd., and it recently added a liquor section to the Gas Bar as part of a broader facility makeover.

Something that hasn’t changed amidst the business’s growth, however, is its commitment to a welcoming, customer-centred shopping experience.

It was a day full of pumpkin guts, paint and glitter at the L&C Trucking Pumpkin Decorating Contest this past Saturday! After all was said and done, we chose 10 of the best gourds created. You can cast your vote for the best pumpkin in town HERE!

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Estevan teams are gearing up for a busy weekend with volleyball, hockey, and water polo action. From the U18 AAA Bears' Saturday night game at Affinity Place to the U14 Oilers' league finals, local athletes are ready to compete.

Friday

The Elecs senior boys volleyball team competes in a tournament in Regina.

The Elecs intermediate girls volleyball team is in Swift Current for their tournament.

Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins vs the Melfort Mustangs at 7 p.m. at Affinity Place 

If you are in the mood for some spooktacular fun this weekend, the Estevan and area has a variety of events for for ghosts and ghouls of all ages.   

Friday  

Trail of Terror 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at Rotary Hall/ Preddy Trails at Woodlawn. 

Wednesday will be a busy day in the “Energy City” with two fundraisers set to kick off the festivities and fundraising for this year’s 48th Annual Estevan United Way Telethon.

FAVA'S FRIDAY TRIVIA with Toe Bean Co: What is a group of dogs called?

Text your guess right now (306) 636-6106 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Toe Bean Co!

UPDATE: Chris got the gift card today because he correctly guessed that a group of dogs is called A PACK!

Get a FREE COOKIE for your pet with your purchase when you stop by the store today - even if you got the answer wrong! 

It's the true story of the small town that welcomed the world.

Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY has won Best Musical all across North America!

​The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Over the weekend, the Estevan Police Service assisted the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit in an ongoing investigation, resulting in a 20-year-old Estevan male being charged with child pornography-related offences.