Estevan

Keith D. Irvine
1962 – 2024

The Celebration of Life for Keith will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m at the Royal Canadian Legion (large hall), Estevan, SK with Shirley Petterson officiating. The private family interment will take place at the Estevan City Cemetery. The family would like to invite everyone to join them following the service for a lunch reception and cash bar.

The City of Estevan is looking for the public's opinion on the possibility of a new ice surface being built in Estevan. After a lengthy discussion during the August 19 Council Meeting and a third option proposed by the Bienfait Rink Association, the verbiage of the question has been finalized. 

A new funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) and the provincial government was announced on Tuesday to support rural investment readiness. The province will provide SEDA with $225,000 to enhance investment readiness in rural Saskatchewan.

Diane (Mary) Olson
1940-2024

The family wishes to announce that their loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, Diane Olson passed away peacefully at the Estevan Regional Nursing Home on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the age of 84 years.

A heat wave has gripped the southeast over the past few days, with temperatures getting into the low- to mid-30s, something rarely seen in September.  

“We have an upper-level ridge over the prairies that is centered basically over in New Mexico,” explained Natalie Hasell. She is a meteorologist with Environment Canada. “The air associated to this ridge is kind of defined by these hotter conditions.” 

Save the date! This year's Fuel Good Day is set for Tuesday, September 17, offering residents in Estevan, Carlyle, and Oxbow the opportunity to support their local communities while fueling up. Southern Plains Co-op will donate 10 cents per litre sold at its gas bars, with proceeds from each location going directly to a local organization: the Estevan Early Years Family Resource Centre, the Carlyle Curling Club, and the Oxbow Rink. The money raised in each community stays there, ensuring local organizations benefit directly from the support.

The idea of a third ice surface was brought up once again at last night's council meeting, one of the handful remaining before the Civic Election. This time around, another option was floated to the current council. 

The Bienfait Coalfields Memorial Arena Association sent a letter to the city council suggesting that they should collaborate with the Town of Bienfait to upgrade parts of their rink instead of building a new ice surface in Estevan. Bill Mann, a board member with the association, presented their case. 

It's amazing what a second look will generate for you when out on the road. I was country cruisin' when I spotted this bird on a fence line. Normally unless it's a hawk or eagle, I might just keep cruisin'. But after a second glance at this one, it was worth stopping and getting a photo.

Its hunt was over and mine was just beginning, it had lunch in its beak and was protecting it like there's no tomorrow.

"This Is My Snack"

The inaugural Fall Fling was held in Carnduff this weekend, celebrating the community and the change of seasons.

"It was awesome. It was our very first time having this event, and we hope that it's going to be a continued event in the community," said Rachelle Apperley, an organizer of the event. 

Around 300 to 400 people attended throughout the day, with about 200 enjoying the pancake breakfast.

The first ICED (Innovation Conference for Economic Development) Rural Conference kicks off today, showcasing the innovative capabilities of smaller communities. The event highlights Estevan’s role as a hub for rural innovation, featuring projects from local students and key industry insights.