ESTEVAN — Early February brought in some frigid temperatures, but residents still had lots of activities to enjoy, both indoors and outdoors, with most of the COVID-related restrictions being lifted by the end of the month.
Lynn Little, the director of education with the South East Cornerstone Public School Division (SECPSD), announced her retirement, effective June 30, after 37 years in education. She had been the director since 2014.
The ECS Elecs senior boys' basketball team had a strong showing at the eight-team Estevan Invitational Tournament in early February, as they won two of three games and reached the A final.
The Optimist Club of Arcola held a snowmobile rally on Feb. 5, with over 400 riders covering about 100 kilometres of trails.
Sasha Mantei, a member of the Estevan Mermaids synchronized swim club, was named Synchro Sask.'s Provincial Stream Athlete of the Year for 2021 and was presented with the award on Feb. 7.
The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum opened two new exhibits in February. Unsettled by Belinda Harrow and The Flower People by Melanie Monique Rose were at Galleries I and II.
The Estevan Police Service (EPS) announced that they've partnered with Community Safety Net to bring in more education and create safety initiatives for local children.
Access Communications Co-operative has announced the acquisition of KRAKR Enterprises Inc., an Estevan-based rural wireless internet provider.
The city of Estevan saw a decrease in its population, according to figures released in mid-February by Statistics Canada for the 2021 federal census. The census pegged Estevan's population at 10,851, which is down from the 11,483 residents who were reportedly in the city in 2016.
On Feb. 11., the EPS arrested a driver after a collision in central Estevan, in which a vehicle was reported to have struck a power pole. Upon further investigation, the driver was found to be impaired by alcohol.
The Estevan Exhibition Association hosted Valentine's evening fundraiser on Feb. 12, featuring Forget musician Jacquie Walbaum, as well as debuting local young artist Daylin Ashworth.
The ECS Elecs cheerleaders took the top spot in the senior high intermediate division at the Best of the West event on Feb. 13 in Moose Jaw.
The adult day program at St. Joseph's Hospital reopened in February.
The Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) found a permanent home and moved into a location at 1104 Sixth Street.
Thanks to generous community and business support, the Estevan Kinettes were able to raise over $3,000 to take to Telemiracle 46.
Students at schools in Estevan participated in Pink Shirt Day initiatives on Feb. 16.
After six years with the Souris Valley Museum, executive director Mark Veneziano announced he was stepping down, leaving the attraction in great shape and far ahead in its progress. Melanie Memory took over the role of executive director/museum curator.
The ECS Elecs came up just a few points short in their effort to take back the McLeod Series trophy from the WCS Eagles. Each school won two games, so the series came down to point differential.
Several local bowlers, including Soren Peterson, Louis Ley, Kadence and Sonja Kraushaar won medals at the Canadian 10-Pin Federation Saskatchewan championships held at Estevan Bowl on Feb. 12-13.
Spruce Ridge School started their path to having a first of its kind in Estevan amphitheatre for its playground area. The project was completed in the fall.
Estevan Bruins' winger Kade Runke had four goals and an assist in the Bruins' 10-0 romp over the Weyburn Red Wings at Affinity Place on Feb. 19. As part of a long-standing promotion between the Bruins and the Tower Café, everybody in attendance won a free pizza. The announced crowd was 2,370 people – by far the largest crowd for an SJHL regular season game.
The first full season for the Estevan Steelhaus U18 AAA Bears came to an end on Feb. 22 in an 8-2 loss to the Regina Pat Canadians in Regina.
Michael Gordon Jackson and his daughter Sarah were found in B.C. in late February. Sarah was safe and was soon reunited with her mother, Mariecar Jackson, in Regina. Michael was arrested without incident and was in police custody in Vernon.
A couple of drug busts occurred in Estevan on Feb. 18 and 26. Three individuals were arrested and charged under Criminal Code.
Ocean Man First Nation signed a landmark agreement with Marc Miller, the federal Minister of Crown‐Indigenous Relations, which officially recognizes Ocean Man's status as a Treaty 4 First Nation.
The Estevan Public Library (EPL) hosted its first-ever silent art auction with over 30 art pieces available on Feb. 22-26. People could bid online and in person.
A new anti-racism campaign was brought to the Estevan Leisure Centre by Estevan Settlement Workers in Schools, Transition Services and Southeast Newcomer Services.
