Estevan

A Manitoba man convicted of murder 50 years ago has been acquitted.

Clarence Woodhouse was found guilty in 1974 of fatally beating and stabbing a restaurant worker in downtown Winnipeg.

He was granted parole in 1983 and filed last year for a ministerial review of his conviction.

His lawyers argued a confession Woodhouse supposedly made was in fluent English, although he primarily spoke Saulteaux.

Eberhard “Eddie” Barmann
1936 - 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Eberhard “Eddie” Barmann announce his passing on Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Eddie went on to his next adventure surrounded by the love of his family and the kind and caring staff at the wonderful Fillmore Health Centre. 

Estevan's streets will see a couple of closures today as city crews are hard at work before the ground freezes.

The first closure will see the 700 block of George Street closed for a sewer replacement.

As well, there will be no through traffic for Grundeen Crescent from Pettigrew Road to Thorn Crescent, with the road also closed from Nicholson Road to Thorn Crescent, all for construction work.

In both cases, the city asks that people slow down and watch out for workers when near those sites.

The Estevan Police Service is informing the public that there will be police training in public later this week.

The Joint Tactical Support Team, consisting of members from the EPS and the Weyburn Police Service, will be training in the 1900 block of 1st Street.

As well some practice will be taking place at Willow Park Greens, with the specific trailers unspecified.

That will take place on October 3, with increased police presence in the area.

The Estevan Curling Club is set for a bustling season with a variety of upcoming events, school programs, and a much-anticipated bid to host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Manager Pauline Zeil Grimsrud outlined what the season holds, noting excitement around both community and competitive curling.

News coming from the provincial government will be sparse over the next month as rules around government communications during the election have come into effect.

The Election Act, 1996, prohibits certain news coming from the government following the writ dropping: Raynelle Wilson, Deputy Minister of Executive Council, explains why.

Lorna May Foster
1946-2024

With heavy hearts, the family wishes to announce Lorna Foster, late of Estevan, SK passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28,2024 at St. Joseph’s Special Care Home, Estevan, SK at the age of 78 years.

The latest edition of Coffee Talk highlighted the community's impressive efforts to bring an MRI machine to St. Joseph's Hospital. Executive directors Lori Gervais, from the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation, and Candace Kopec, from St. Joseph’s Hospital, provided updates on the fundraising progress and the overwhelming community support they've seen so far.

The Town of Lampman was chosen to host a party this Saturday for Game Day - the Riders on the Road presented by McDougall Auctioneers.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be in Edmonton to face the Elks at 5 p.m., which will be aired on the big screen in the Lampman Rink.

Teresa Dyck with the Town of Lampman said the free event will kick off with a parade on the north side of Main Street at 4 p.m., ending up at the rink. 

With the city council nominations well underway, one new name has been entered into the pile, wading into city politics for the first time.

Robin Wog has experience with trade businesses around the city and is looking to be a part of the city's future through their council.

Wog says he's decided to take the leap with his nomination so that he can help out the city.