EPS weekend report: thefts, unauthorized taxi operation, 29-year-old arrested
Sunday
A 29-year-old woman spent Sunday night behind bars following a report of a disturbance in the Royal Heights part of town, according to the Estevan Police Service.
This incident was one of more than a dozen matters the EPS reported dealing with over the weekend.
Police said they arrested the woman for breaching her release conditions and mischief to property. They planned to keep her in cells until she could appear in court on Monday.
The Race Is On
Ecclesiastes 9:11
Food price increases for 2024 will be lower than in previous years
Canada’s Food Price Report 2024 is forecasting another increase but it's not expected to be as bad as in other years.
According to the report the average family of four is expected to spend $16,297.20 on food in 2024, an increase of up to $701.79 from last year.
The report is a collaboration between researchers at Dalhousie University, the University of Guelph, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of British Columbia.
Dr Sylvain Charlebois is the project lead, a professor, and Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.
We Need Discipline
Proverbs 13:18
Discipline is one of the most hated terms of our times...right alongside patience and self-control. But have you noticed how often it comes up in the testimonies of those who win?
Here are some key uses of discipline:
No runner completes the training or a race without it.
No weight-loss program is maintained without it.
No human body is kept fit without it.
No mind is sharpened without it.
No temptation is overcome without it.
Trans-Canada highway reopens after first December storm
As of early Saturday morning, the low pressure system which began impacting the region yesterday continues to produce very strong wind gusts, leading to reduced visibility across the area this morning.
Summer vacation is over, Winter returns Friday with Snowfall Warning issued for some areas
After close to two weeks of above-average temperatures across Southern Manitoba, punctuated by another beautiful December day Thursday, Old Man Winter will make a comeback Friday and spoil our Summer Vacation.
“It’s quite likely more daytime high records will have been set on Thursday, with temperatures again reaching 8 to nearly 10 degrees in areas near the U.S. border,” explained CMOS Accredited Weathercaster Chris Sumner. “That would be the second consecutive day where highs were nearly 15 degrees above average for this time of year.”
Oil & Gas Public Offering brings in nearly $20 million more than last December
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown Petroleum and Natural Gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 5th, has raised $17,230,215.44 for the province.
Of the 70 parcels posted for this offering, 40 parcels received acceptable bids. These bids covered 15,594.075 hectares.
The Estevan area generated the most interest, yielding $11,277,440.47 for 17 leases and one exploration license totaling 2,443.839 hectares.
Estevan introduces pilot program aimed at enhancing community safety and well-being
The City of Estevan announced Wednesday that a Community Safety and Well-Being Pilot Project began in October.
The City said the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance is implementing the pilots in Estevan, Nipawin, Humboldt, and Outlook.
The project is aimed at bringing together stakeholders from the City, health/mental health, community/social services, education, children/youth services, not-for-profit organizations, seniors, and the police service.