Estevan

Andrew Eugene Bourassa

January 4, 1951 - November 11, 2024

It is with great sadness, that we announce the passing of our beloved Andrew ‘Andy’ Bourassa on November 11, 2024, at the age of 73.

The Celebration of Life for Andrew will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of God, Estevan, SK with Shane Boyes and Richard Reetz officiating. The family invites everyone to join them in the parish auditorium following the service for the luncheon. 

As 2024 comes to a close, Souris-Moose Mountain MP Dr. Robert Kitchen reflected on a year marked by challenges for his constituents and the nation, while expressing hope for change in the future. Speaking in an interview, Dr. Kitchen shared his thoughts on key issues faced throughout the year, his efforts as an MP, and his priorities for the months ahead as he enters the final stretch of his political career. 

Kathleen Marsh
1931-2024

Kathleen Marsh, late of Arcola, SK, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Moose Mountain Lodge, Carlyle, SK at the age of 93 years.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Arcola Cemetery on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michelle Moore presiding. Please join the family for a time of lunch and fellowship at the Arcola Optimist Legion Hall following the service.

This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.

Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars — things her three young daughters had handy after the family lost their home in summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire.

"I have the most wonderful tree on the planet," said Stark.

"It's part of our story and part of who we are.

“If (the kids) are happy, I'm happy."

Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two "entities" in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border.

A news release Tuesday from India's Enforcement Directorate — a multi-disciplinary organization that investigates money laundering and foreign exchange laws — said a multi-city search has revealed "incriminating" evidence of "human trafficking."

The Estevan Police Service gave a short update on a pair of calls they received over Christmas.

That began with a report of uttering threats where an individual had called a help/crisis line and made threats towards their support worker.  The matter is still under investigation.

Later on in the day police attended to a Westview area residence to mediate a dispute over how to properly restrain a child in a motor vehicle before operating it. 

As Canadian producers look forward to the 2025 growing year, cereal rotations are an integral part of their plans before hitting the field. Malt barley will be a big part of that as producers look to cash in on the premiums associated with malt barley. Primarily grown for beer production, malt barley differs from regular barley because it needs to be kept alive before heading to the breweries and food processors.  

A look at national news events in March 2024:

1 - Health Minister Mark Holland tables a bill considered the first step toward a possible pharmacare program. The legislation lays down a road map for how the federal government plans to get there. The first step is to negotiate universal coverage for birth control and diabetes drugs with provinces and territories, something Holland is fairly certain he can accomplish by the next election. 

A look at national news events in February 2024:

01 - The federal government announces spending of an additional $362 million to help provinces and cities temporarily house asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Marc Miller called the interim housing assistance program a stopgap measure, saying the system needs to be rejigged to reflect a large flow of international migration that is not about to stop. 

A look at national news events in January 2024:

1 - Former world cycling champion Rohan Dennis is charged in connection with the death of his wife, 32-year-old Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins. She died late Dec. 30 after being struck by a vehicle while riding in suburban Adelaide, Australia. Dennis is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, endangering life and driving without due care.