Estevan

The U18AAA Estevan Bears are heading to Prince Albert this weekend for a rematch after dropping two games last weekend.

Jason Johnstone, assistant coach for the Bears said the team will be focused on consistency heading into the next game.

“We had spurts of playing well, running our systems like we were supposed to, and then we kind of backed off and gave them opportunities,” he said. “When we play a full, consistent 60-minute hockey game, we’ll like the results a lot better.”

Between games, the Bears have been working on power plays and defensive zone structure.

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is going to be reaching into its surplus for the first time in a while in order to cover its cost.

That comes as grain volumes are falling for Canada, and the commission needs more funds to keep up with their costs.

That's why they're dipping into their surplus, with Head Commissioner David Hunt explaining that came from their most recent financial review.

Estevan's Free Landfill Weekend starts tomorrow, allowing residents to dispose of certain household items at no cost.

Running from Friday to Sunday, the event is open only to Estevan residents, with proof of residency required. Commercial properties and rural customers are not eligible.

Accepted items include furniture, grass clippings, tree branches, and regular household garbage. Some appliances will be accepted, excluding refrigerators and air conditioners. Mattresses, box springs, and hazardous waste are not allowed.

The league-leading U14 Estevan Oilers are heading into playoff action this weekend, where they will face the fifth-ranked Weyburn Falcons, with the winner advancing to the league final.

The Oilers finished the regular season with a 5-1 record. “This is the first time that this age group has ever experienced this kind of success, so it feels really good, and I can’t imagine how happy the players are about it,” said head coach Christian Pfiefer.

I was out for a Moose Cruise Wednesday afternoon when I came across 5 moose in some brush. They slowly made their way to another bunch of trees and seemed pretty content. 

After about 15 minutes this guy decided, he was going to separate from the rest of them and make a run for it. He wanted across the road where I was sitting and there was no changing his mind. When a moose decides it's time to go, they go! He blew by me like a bullet, once across the road he paused and looked back as if it was a bet with his buddies.

The Southeast Military Museum has banners up around the community once again, honouring the many veterans who gave their lives for the country.

Estevan residents can find those on 4th Street, Kensington Avenue, King Street, and other major roadways. However, Estevan isn't the only town displaying the banners, as the museum has partnered up with a number of different communities for the project.

Craig Bird, President and Curator of the Southeast Military Museum, says the project has grown quite a bit over the years.

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is urging chiefs to vote in favour of a landmark child welfare deal with Ottawa, saying she doesn't think a better agreement would be possible under a different federal government.

Some chiefs are campaigning to vote down the $47.8-billion child welfare reform agreement at an assembly in Calgary this week.

After running unopposed in the mayoral race for Roche Percee, incumbent Jay Riedel is looking forward to his next term in office. Being elected in 2020, he had big goals for the small village outside of Estevan -- goals that he was able to achieve. 

The leaders of the two parties who are considered the front-runners in the Saskatchewan provincial election took to the debate stage Wednesday evening, fielding questions from a panel of four journalists, while trying to make their case to the voters of Saskatchewan. 

The Estevan Legion is getting ready to start its annual poppy campaign once again collecting donations to help out veterans.

Legion President Frosty Forrest says people will see volunteers out in the community later this fall.