Estevan

The Oxbow Farmers Market’s 4th Annual Fall Festival is set for October 19 at the Oxbow Community Hall, featuring a day filled with local vendors, family activities, and a special fundraising initiative. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This year’s festival aims to raise funds for a new gazebo at the market's summer location, a project embraced by the community. "We are super excited to continue doing this, and our community has responded so well year after year," said Marilyn Simons.

Due to growth in the sector and an aging workforce, 15 thousand workers will need to be hired by 2034 to fill the vacancies in Saskatchewan’s mining industry.

That’s from Pam Schwann, President of the Saskatchewan Mining Association. She says according to the latest Mining Labour Market Report, the number one priority is for more people to get involved in the trades.

She says right now, 15 per cent of Saskatchewan’s work force resides out of province and comes into Saskatchewan to work.

Alton Maxay
1985 - 2024

Alton's family is devastated to announce his passing at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon, Sask. on October 5, 2024 at the age of 39. The Wake will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the White Bear First Nations Community Hall. The traditional feast will commence at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the same location, followed by the Funeral Service and giveaway. Interment will take place in the Bigstone Cemetery, White Bear First Nations.

The Estevan Police Service is reminding drivers to be careful when it comes to bicyclists in the city following a collision with a minor earlier this week.

In a release dated October 8, EPS members say they responded to a vehicle-on-bicycle collision at the intersection of 4th Street and 14th Avenue shortly after 8 a.m.  EMS assessed the 8-year-old who was riding the bicycle and found only minor injuries to the child.

The vehicle's driver ended up charged under the Traffic Safety Act.

Karon Gene Orser

We are saddened to announce the passing of Karon Gene Orser who passed away at home in Lampman, SK on October 1, 2024 at the age of 64

At his request, there will be no public service, but a small family gathering will be held at a later date. At that time there will also be a celebration of life afterward for extended family and friends.

Pamela S. Berthelette (Reichert)

1955 – 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Berthelette age 69 years, on Friday, October 4, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan, SK with family by her side.

The private family service will be held at a later date.

In memory of Pam, memorial donations may be made to the Estevan Humane Society, Box 1095, Estevan, SK S4A 2H7.

The Highway 39 Rivalry between Estevan and Weyburn was alive and well last night, as the ECS Elecs and the WCS Eagles fought hard in the first round of the Co-Op Challenge Series. Estevan's senior boys and girls volleyball teams dominated their Weyburn opponents and swept each of their best-of-five sets. 

"I thought we played very, very well," said Hunter Perkins, the Elecs head coach for the girls team. "Our players showed up. It's a big crowd and they were a little nervous to start with, but we settled in and we did very well."

A Toronto artist based in Florida says he's anxiously waiting to ensure the safety of his friends in the state and assess the potentially catastrophic damage to his property as Hurricane Milton barrels towards his community just outside Sarasota.

He's just one of many Canadians who own homes in the state. Like him, many have fled because of this hurricane or its predecessor Helene, which unleashed devastation across several southern states just a few weeks ago. 

Access Communications has announced it is sponsoring the Estevan Leisure Centre by purchasing naming rights, with the indoor pool now renamed to the Access Communications Aquatic Centre (ACAC).

“Access is proud to partner with the City of Estevan for the Access Communications Aquatic Centre,” said Carmela Haines, President and CEO of Access in a release. "Our sponsorship reflects our ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of those in the communities we serve. Community is at the heart of our co-operative and we’re thrilled about this partnership.”

The nominations to run for municipal positions have closed, including the city council and the mayor's office.

Additionally seats for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division's board and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division's board.

The current nominees are as follows: