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CHVN is excited to announce a unique concert experience that promises not just melodies to stir the soul but testimonies that can change lives. Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC) is hosting "The Recovery Tour" featuring the dynamic sounds of the Christian hard rock band, Seventh Day Slumber.

The Saskatchewan government announced a trio of policies on Tuesday surrounding name and pronoun changes for students, the option to opt out of sexual health education, and third-party organizations' involvement in sexual health education.

The following policies, listed in a news release, are effective immediately:

Hundreds of items from local businesses are now up for grabs at steep discounts in the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction.

Opening bids on 513 prizes start at just 40 per cent of their retail value.

Bidding runs until next Wednesday, when items will close in rapid succession throughout the day.

You can save big money in a wide variety of categories. Use the following links for the list of prizes that fall within each category.

While the radiothon is over, it's not too late to donate! Just click the link and make your donation. Thank you so much to everyone who listened, prayed, and donated.

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A 22-year-old man is in police custody in relation to a homicide of a 50-year-old man in early August.

Police were called to the back lane of the 200 block of Furby Street in the early morning hours of August 5 for a report of a person who had been stabbed. Officers found a 50-year-old man suffering from stab wounds and performed emergency medical care for the victim before he was transported to hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Estevan Police Service kept a man in custody following an incident at a local establishment on Saturday.

That was one of nine calls they detailed in updates for Thursday through Saturday.

The full list is below.

Saturday

Police along with the PACT team,  attended to two separate disturbances in the Trojan subdivision.  The matters were resolved shortly after arrival.

Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding drivers to pay attention to properly securing youngsters in vehicles. Drivers have a legal obligation to make sure children are safe when travelling. 

In its weekly communication, RCMP stated the Combined Traffic Services (CTSS) has identified 198 children under the age of 7, as well as 49 children between the ages of 7-15, as not having been properly restrained using seatbelts or child restraints during traffic stops. The infractions resulted in charges.   

As the cold creeps closer and closer, the Farmers Almanac has released its forecast for the 2023-24 winter season.

The forecast covers all of North America, with forecasts usually broken down by region.

For this winter, the forecast has put the Prairies at an average amount of snowfall with very cold conditions.

Editor Peter Geiger explains just what they're predicting.

You can score massive savings on hundreds of local items in the DiscoverEstevan Online Auction, which runs this Wednesday to next Wednesday. And this is a great opportunity to get signed up.

You will need a credit card for the quick, simple, and secure registration, which you can complete HERE.

One hundred businesses have items in the auction, with many providing multiple gift certificates.

Social media and search engine giants, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and Google have decided to no longer share Canadian news links after the Online News Act, or Bill C-18, was passed in June. 

Does this mean the end of access to local news for you? 

In short, NO. 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions we get surrounding the stories we tell and the changing landscape of news on social media in Canada.

If Facebook blocks DiscoverEstevan posts, how do I find my local news?