Estevan

A collection of once-banned books is on display at the Estevan Public Library this week, inviting readers to explore titles that have faced censorship over the years. The display is part of Freedom to Read Week, which runs from February 23 to March 1, 2025, an annual event that highlights the importance of intellectual freedom in communities across Canada and beyond.

Jason Redshaw, head librarian at the Estevan Public Library, said the week is about the right to access books and information without restriction.

The Estevan Police Service posted its most recent quarterly report, covering October to December, earlier this month and showed it off during Monday night's council meeting.

The first section of their report focused on traffic statistics, beginning with Targeted Traffic Enforcement Operations. Those saw a decrease in charges to 444, down from 604 in the third quarter and 501 in the second.

The U18 AAA Estevan Great North Bears had an up-and-down weekend at Affinity Place, delivering a dominant 9-2 win over the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors on Saturday before falling 7-1 in Sunday’s rematch.

Saturday’s game started with a goal from Cameron Allard, giving the Bears a 1-0 lead after the first period. The second period remained scoreless before the Bears erupted for eight goals in the third. Jase McNichol, Will Nicholson, DJ Brass (2), Boston Schmidt, Roan Burgess, and Cooper Flath (2) all found the back of the net to seal the win.

The Estevan City Council is moving ahead on a tender which they've accepted for Hillside Park's pool.

The project will be composed of the design, supply and construction of a community swimming pool at Hillside Park.

The city had a choice between Paradise Pools, which offered a price of $504,148.91, and Western Recreation, which sent an estimated cost of $568,000.

Additional events required before construction include a preconstruction meeting and an official public announcement of the project.

A local cheer team was recognized at last night's city council meeting following their win on a very big stage.

The ECS cheer team competed in the Best of the West competition earlier this month and won first place in their division.

Coach Bonnie Chepil-Kvamme, who guides the team along with McKenna Van De Woestyne, talked at the meeting saying the team did very well, especially for their composition.

Motorists driving through high-speed areas or construction or school zones may notice signs indicating photo speed enforcement (PSE). SGI has an implemented PSE network across the province designed to reduce speeding and speed-related vehicle accidents.  

The program uses a dual radar system to identify and track a vehicle to calculate its speed. If the vehicle meets the criteria for a speeding violation, a photo is taken including time, date, and speed. 

Jessica had a tough choice to make when she found out one of her pets had won February’s Perfect Pet Contest. When she got the call, she was asked which of her furry friends she thought had taken home the prize. Her guess? Her boyfriend’s cat, Psycho. But the real winner? Shadow, her almost three-year-old Pomeranian!

On February 15, 2025, we lost our beautiful Mom, Yvonne.

The Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins fought hard over the weekend for a pair of games inside Affinity Place. The team walked away with a split decision, winning heavy-handedly against the Notre Dame Hounds 9-0, but falling 7-2 the next day against the Nipawin Hawks. 

The Oxbow Swimming Pool is hosting a Pickleball Tournament Saturday, March 15th in the Oxbow Memorial Hall.

Entry fee is $50 per team consisting of 2 people. Games get underway at 10am and continue throughout the day. They have a full day of events happening including, a Taco in a Bag lunch for purchase, a 50/50 raffle, calcutta, online silent auction starting March 13th and a Come & Go Supper with Beef on a Bun, 2 salads and a desert for $20.

To register or for details call 1-306-485-8790