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Ogema reading program receives Sask Literacy Award of Merit

Ogema reading program receives Sask Literacy Award of Merit

The “Read to Me and I’ll Read to You” in Ogema received a Saskatchewan Literacy Award of Merit from Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty on May 14.
Assaults, thefts continue to be on the rise in Estevan

Assaults, thefts continue to be on the rise in Estevan

In the first four months of the year, there have been 144 crimes against property, including 75 thefts under $5,000.
Riders’ kick-off season with Community Culture theme

Riders’ kick-off season with Community Culture theme

Following the game, fans are invited to come down to the field.
Calls to Estevan police result in arrest of impaired driver

Calls to Estevan police result in arrest of impaired driver

The driver was seen passed out in the driver’s seat at a business in the downtown area.
Tourism sector recovers from COVID lockdown

Tourism sector recovers from COVID lockdown

In 2019 tourism contributed $2.4 billion to the provincial economy; that declined by one-half during the lockdown
Weyburn residents are 'Stronger Together' at community potluck

Weyburn residents are 'Stronger Together' at community potluck

The second "Stronger Together" community potluck event was held on Saturday at the Knox Hall, and was considered a success, with virtually no leftovers. There was a table with free loaves of bread and eggs, plus a prize care package people could put their names in for, and a bingo game to win a small prize, along with a number of live performers throughout the event.
Bicycle safety tips offered for Estevan youths

Bicycle safety tips offered for Estevan youths

Young people learned about the rules of the road, bicycle safety and more.
Lieutenant Governor scholarship recipients announced

Lieutenant Governor scholarship recipients announced

In 2023, both scholarships were renamed from the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship and the Queen Elizabeth II Centennial Aboriginal Scholarship, after the passing of Her Majesty.
Celebrate May long weekend at Government House

Celebrate May long weekend at Government House

A royally good time.
George Chopping spends a lifetime preserving history in Whitewood

George Chopping spends a lifetime preserving history in Whitewood

Private museum requires more than one visit to appreciate.