Estevan

The Estevan Police Service responded to a number of calls over the Remembrance Day weekend, with a few notable calls coming through.

On the 8th, police received a report of an individual receiving threats from another person, which is still under investigation.

Another report came in that afternoon of a suspicious person in a south-end mobile home park. Members attended and located the male described, telling him to move along once they found he had no reason to be there.

One man’s trash could be an animal’s treasure this fall as the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning old hunting and fishing equipment into habitat land.

Director of Habitat Lands Darren Newberry says every year, the SWF collects old hunting blinds, clothing, fishing tackles, rods, reels and hooks, auctions them off, and uses the funds to purchase habitat lands for wildlife.

Voters in towns, cities and rural municipalities (RMs) across the southeast will head to the polls tomorrow, Nov. 13, with key elections throughout the region.

While many seats were filled by acclimation, the following RMs are headed to the polls:

In the RM of Argyle No. 1, voters will choose between George Howden and John Ryckman for reeve. Larry Redpath for Division 1, Krystyn Gillies for Division 3, and Sheldon Jeffrey for Division 5 were acclaimed as councillors.

Cindy Spyromilios 1956 - 2024

Cindy Ann Spyromilios (Zieglgansberger) passed away in Athens, Greece on August 11, 2024 after a long fought battle with cancer. The Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan, with Shirley Petterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bienfait Cemetery. Our mom loved to help animals, especially cats. In lieu of cards or flowers, remembrances can be made through contributions to the Estevan Humane Society in her name.

Alexander "Gordon" Coutts 
1927 – 2024 
 
Gordon passed away at Newhope Pioneer Lodge, Stoughton, Sask. on November 8, 2024 at the age of 97. 
 
In honour of Gordon, a Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, Stoughton, with Monica Dayman officiating. A luncheon will follow, after which the interment will take place at the Stoughton Town Cemetery. 
 

The city of Estevan has mostly opened the intersection of 13th Avenue following months of construction work.

The streets to the north, south, and west of the intersection are open, with the east side currently still blocked off.

As well, the intersection is currently a three-way stop, with no traffic lights set up at the corner.

We'll have any more updates on the intersection and all of the 4th Street revitalization project as that becomes available.

The final results of Saskatchewan's provincial election were counted out on Saturday, with Elections Saskatchewan finishing their work.

The total count stands as the Saskatchewan party received 244,037 votes and 34 seats during the election.

The Saskatchewan NDP meanwhile ended the count with 188,373 votes and 27 seats, improving from their previous total but not by enough to secure government.

For the parties that didn't see any seats, the Buffalo Party received 3,267, The Saskatchewan United Party got 18,023, and the Green Party got 7,957.

After three decades of dedicated service, Estevan’s long-time Mayor Roy Ludwig is set to step down, marking the end of an era in local politics. Reflecting on his nine terms as both councillor and mayor, Ludwig spoke about the community achievements, challenges overcome, and the teamwork that made his time in office so fulfilling.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has given 72-hour strike notice to Canada Post.

The notice is for both the union's urban and rural bargaining units.

In a release early Tuesday morning, the union says workers will be in a legal strike position as of Friday if negotiated settlements have not been reached.

However, the union says its national executive board has yet to decide if a job action will happen at the deadline, saying that will depend on Canada Post's actions at the bargaining table in the coming days.

Canadians gathered Monday in cities and towns across the country to honour the sacrifice of men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service of the country's values and principles.

Here are some scenes from Remembrance Day ceremonies across Canada.