ECS Elecs crowned back to back champions at 88th McLeod Series
And just like that, another round of the McLeod Series has wrapped up.
The 88th edition of the storied high school basketball rivalry saw the best basketball players from Estevan Comprehensive School and Weyburn Comprehensive School leave it all on the hard court last night. Despite the split decision, Estevan was still victorious, being crowned back-to-back champions. The ECS Sr. Girls Basketball Team widened the gap even more, winning their match 71-38. Meanwhile, the Sr. Boys fell to the Eagles 73-60. The final score between the two games is 278-230 in favour of Estevan.
Redvers Rec Centre in the running for $250,000 with Kraft Hockeyville competition
A southeast town is hoping to get support as they've entered into the Kraft Hockeyville competition.
Redvers is hoping to accrue enough votes to win the competition, which would see $250,000 go towards the Redvers Rec Centre.
Nadine Pryde, the recreation director for Redvers, says they're hoping to see some community feedback to help make it happen.
Holy Family implements new roles in Weyburn, Estevan schools with enrollment growth top-up funding
The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division has received mid-year funding from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support growing student enrollment. This was part of a $29.5 million addition to the total 2024-25 investment of $58 million to help alleviate space pressures in schools across the province.
Southeast RCMP detachment gives tips on how to prevent theft in rural areas
With some recent cases of stolen items and vehicles around the southeast one detachment is taking the time to give some tips for people to prevent thefts on rural properties.
Constable Gary Christopher, from the Coronach/Bengough detachment, talks about some of the simple ways rural people can keep their possessions secure.
Polls suggest a close race as federal election approaches
Multiple polls now suggest the next federal election will be a tight race, and at least one major pollster has the Liberals leading the Conservatives for the first time in nearly four years.
A survey from Ipsos released this week suggests that if an election were held today, 38 per cent of Canadians would support the Liberals and 36 per cent would back the Conservatives.
That's a major shift from just six weeks ago, when the Conservatives held a 26-point lead in Ipsos polls.
Funding extended for Manitoba Farmers to tackle climate change
The Prairie Watershed On-Farm Climate Action Project (PWCP) is expanding, and it's good news for farmers in Manitoba. The project, which has been helping farmers reduce their environmental footprint since 2022, is getting a significant boost from the Canadian government.
Lynda Nicol, Executive Director of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds (MAW), explains how phase one of the program has been a huge success.
Estevan schools promote kindness, inclusion on Pink Shirt Day
Schools in Estevan marked Pink Shirt Day with presentations and activities aimed at promoting kindness, inclusion and the importance of standing up to bullying.
The Spruce Ridge student leadership team, along with teacher Mrs. Copeland and Spruce Ridge Principal Cheri Haberstock, planned several sessions throughout the day to effectively pass the message on to children of all ages.
CRA gives advice on filing in time as tax season creeps closer
With tax season coming up for Canada people will be going through forms once again to figure out their financial situation.
With the tasks sometimes being very complicated, authorities try to give people the best help that they can.
Canada Revenue Agency Spokesperson Lisa Kao gives some tips on how to prepare for the tax season.
Social media proves powerful in stolen truck investigations
Estevan police are crediting the power of social media and public assistance in helping locate two stolen pickup trucks and arresting a suspect.
Deputy Chief Warren Morrical said both thefts involved larger pickup trucks, which were taken after the door handles or doors were damaged, and the ignition was tampered with.
"In both cases, both vehicles were actually taken by damage to the handles or the door itself, as well as damage to the ignition in order to start and move the vehicle," Morrical said.
Turner, Donald
Donald Edward Turner
1954-2025
Donny passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, Sask. at the age of 70 years.
A Celebration of Donny’s Life will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Hall Funeral Services in Estevan, Sask. With Sandy Dalziel officiating. The lunch reception will take place following the service at the Royal Canadian Legion (large hall).