ESTEVAN - It's going to be a great day for bargain hunters and so many others in Estevan on Aug. 24, thanks to the Estevan-wide yard sale.
This week's edition of the Mercury will have everything you need to know about the sales. Be sure to check out Page A9) to find a map of all the yard sale sites in the city, and other information you'll need for this great community-building event.
You can also find the map here.
Eighteen different garage sales are part of this promotion.
Sales manager Christine Jones said the Mercury has seen a great deal of interest in such an event, with many residents and organizations looking to declutter. Community-wide yard sales have been a hit in other communities, and the Mercury is confident Estevan will be no exception.
The participants can also be found on an interactive Google Maps file, which will be shared on the Mercury's social media accounts and on our provincial news hub at SaskToday.ca.
"Although this Estevan-wide yard sale is not affiliated with the City of Estevan, we ask that you still respect the City of Estevan bylaws and use common sense while selling household items," said Jones.
There are numerous potential benefits to hosting a yard sale, such as reducing the waste that's going into the city's landfill, making a little bit of extra money, and encouraging upcycling and recycling.
The event will also be a great way to connect with people.
"Bringing community members together in the name of a common cause is bound to promote connection building. On the day of the city-wide garage sale, connections are being made across the community, between vendors and shoppers, between vendors themselves, and among family and friend groups," Jones said.
