Estevan

Alexander "Gordon" Coutts 
1927 – 2024 
 
Gordon passed away at Newhope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, Sask. on November 8, 2024 at the age of 97. 
 
In honour of Gordon, a Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Stoughton, with Monica Dayman officiating. A luncheon will follow, after which the interment will take place at the Stoughton Town Cemetery. 
 

The city of Estevan has mostly opened the intersection of 13th Avenue following months of construction work.

The streets to the north, south, and west of the intersection are open, with the east side currently still blocked off.

As well, the intersection is currently a three-way stop, with no traffic lights set up at the corner.

We'll have any more updates on the intersection and all of the 4th Street revitalization project as that becomes available.

The final results of Saskatchewan's provincial election were counted out on Saturday, with Elections Saskatchewan finishing their work.

The total count stands as the Saskatchewan party received 244,037 votes and 34 seats during the election.

The Saskatchewan NDP meanwhile ended the count with 188,373 votes and 27 seats, improving from their previous total but not by enough to secure government.

For the parties that didn't see any seats, the Buffalo Party received 3,267, The Saskatchewan United Party got 18,023, and the Green Party got 7,957.

After three decades of dedicated service, Estevan’s long-time Mayor Roy Ludwig is set to step down, marking the end of an era in local politics. Reflecting on his nine terms as both councillor and mayor, Ludwig spoke about the community achievements, challenges overcome, and the teamwork that made his time in office so fulfilling.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.

The notice is for both the union's urban and rural bargaining units.

In a release early Tuesday morning, the union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements have not been reached.

However, the union says its national executive board has yet to decide if a job action will happen at the deadline, saying that will depend on Canada Post's actions at the bargaining table in the coming days.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Here are some scenes from Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) held its annual lobby day in Ottawa on Oct. 22., 2024.

CFA President Keith Currie was pleased with the result.

"We obtained just over 40 meetings with elected Senate office staff, ministerial staff. It was, we felt, a very successful lobby day and then we copped it off at the end of the day with a reception. We had nearly 250 people attending, elected, and people from the Senate and industry stakeholders. All in all a very good day."

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay also provided remarks.

It was a sombre day at the Estevan Comprehensive School, as it was the site of the yearly Remembrance Day service. Community members filled the stands and the seats inside the gym to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.

"It's a day to reflect -- to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so we have the freedom to do this thanks to them and it's important we never forget that," shared Estevan Legion President Frosty Forrest.

An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of silence in St. John's, N.L., and throngs of people along the city's two main downtown streets fell quiet and bowed their heads.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Gov. Gen. Mary Simon paid their respects in a Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. 

Former B.C. judge Randall (Bud) Wong remembers getting out of bed early one morning when he was five to greet his uncle at the train station in Vancouver at the end of the Second World War in 1945.

His uncle Delbert Yen Chow was returning from India after years of service as an infantryman.

“I remember very vividly my uncle coming off the train, and he was wearing his army uniform and knapsack,” said Wong, 83. 

“We were so happy to see him that we took him home, and then he came to live with us.”