'Immoral depravity': Two men convicted in case of frozen migrant family in Manitoba

A jury deliberated for about an hour Friday before convicting two men on human smuggling charges in a case where a family from India froze to death in Manitoba while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border.

Steve Shand of Florida and Harshkumar Patel, an Indian national arrested in Chicago, were each found guilty on all four counts they faced related to bringing unauthorized people into the U.S., transporting them and profiting from it.

Bruins’ Teddy Toss: A bear-y good way to spread holiday joy

The Estevan Bruins’ annual Teddy Bear Toss is set to take place on Saturday, November 23rd, during their home game against the Battlefords North Stars. This beloved event brings the community together for a great cause, with fans tossing teddy bears onto the ice after the Bruins score their first goal of the game. All donated bears will be collected and distributed to seniors in various care facilities across the Southeast. 

Estevan’s CF community celebrates Trikafta expansion as a major breakthrough

The expansion of Trikafta, a life-saving drug for those living with cystic fibrosis (CF), is being celebrated as a monumental step forward in improving lives. With the medication now covered for a broader range of patients, local CF advocate Kasey McIntyre is reflecting on what this means for families like hers.

Dave Elliott embraces council role with humor and determination

Dave Elliott is embracing his new role on city council with a blend of humor and determination. As he prepares for his official swearing-in ceremony, Elliott is already focused on how he can best serve his community.

When asked about his initial reaction to being elected, Elliott candidly admitted, "I thought, this is either going to be really great or I'm an idiot."

Fava's Friday Trivia

UPDATE: Angela Bresciana won the $25 gift card. (Clifford)

FAVA'S FRIDAY TRIVIA with Toe Bean Co: What is the name of a fictional dog that is big and red? Winner will be announced at 8:40.

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

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

RECAP: THANK YOU southeast Saskatchewan for feeding the hungry with Blow Away Hunger!

Yesterday, YOU, the community, came out and supported food banks all over the southeast by donating non-perishable items and cash for the Blow Away Hunger Food Drive! Southern Plains Co-op locations in Estevan, Carlyle and Oxbow participated in the 12-hour event that saw the community give to the less fortunate.