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MMA event confirmed for fall

After murmurs of a mixed martial arts event coming to Spectra Place circled for some time, School of Hard Knocks 16 is now officially slated for Oct. 22.

SportsCentre host feels at home in Saskatchewan

Jay Onrait, the taller half of TSN SportsCentre's two hosts, has deep roots in Saskatchewan and attested it has been this province in the past that has stuck most in the memory.

The boom and bust of Sask. oil

There are worse things for provincial economies than being a slave to the ups and downs of oil. But as the recent stock market swoon has shown, it isn't always the greatest thing, either.

Council Briefs

News and notes from the August 8 regular meeting of Estevan City council. City manager Jim Puffalt provided an update on the status of City construction projects currently underway.

Football gears up for Saturday start

Estevan Minor Football has been preparing for the 2011 season, and all teams are taking to the field this weekend to kick off the schedule on the road. Each of the three football teams will have the same coach as last year.

Roads are in deplorable shape

The Editor: I was recently in Estevan for a visit with family and friends and I must say I am appalled at the condition of your streets. I have been here a number of times and the streets are getting worse, not better.

SJHL Showcase to showcase Estevan

The SJHL Showcase is a major weekend event meant to show off the province's junior A league, but as Estevan and Spectra Place play host to the October event, organizers are asking for volunteers to help show off what this southeast Saskatchewan city

Raynard running away with mod standings

Entering last night's race card at Estevan Motor Speedway, Devin Raynard was two nights away from capturing his second modified season points championship.

Adding to the area safety net

In terms of safety and security, Estevan is beginning to look better and better. Word was received last week that our complement of RCMP personnel is about to be bumped up to accommodate the increased traffic and its intensity on our local highways.

Highway 39 still closed

Highway 39 between Estevan and Weyburn remains closed thanks largely to weather-related delays, said Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure spokesman Dan Palmer late Tuesday morning.
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