ESTEVAN - Consumer, low-hazard fireworks can be purchased from licensed commercial businesses in Estevan.
Estevan city council gave second and third readings to a bylaw to allow for the items to be sold during the June 26 meeting. The previous bylaw did not allow for the sale of fireworks.
As per the bylaw, a business will be able to sell or offer the fireworks if they have obtained a permit from the federal Department of Natural Resources, and if the vendor is 18 years of age or older.
Fireworks still can't be ignited within city limits.
High-hazard fireworks, flying lanterns and/or pyrotechnics won't be available in the city.
First reading for the bylaw was given at a meeting earlier in the month.
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Council approved a request from the Estevan Tap House Wolves senior men’s baseball team to allow for a beer garden during the Jack Harbourne Memorial Tournament, which will be held in Estevan July 29 and 30 at Lynn Prime Park.
Eight teams will be playing in the competition, which will crown the champions of the Saskota Baseball League. Plenty of fans from the southeast are expected to spend two days and one night in Estevan.
The tournament was held in the Energy City for the first time in many years in 2022.
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Council also gave the green light for the Downtown Business Association to hold its downtown street dance on July 22. The event will take place in the 1100-block of Fourth Street and the Tower Café parking lot from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live entertainment will be courtesy of the Harreson James Band and Long Live the Glory.
Coun. Shelly Veroba noted that last year’s event was very well attended and there weren’t any problems. She thinks it’s a good idea to host it again.
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Council will allow the residents of Hawkes Bay to have a block party this summer. The road will be closed to vehicle traffic on Aug. 19 to allow for the bash, which is for residents and invited guests.
Residents will borrow wooden barriers from the city to close off the bay to vehicular traffic during the event, along with up to 10 wooden picnic tables if they are available.
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Council granted a reduction in rental fees for the Estevan Bruins Sportsman’s Dinner that was held at the Power Dodge Curling Centre on May 25. The equipment rental portion for $1,889 was waived. The Bruins will still owe $1,200 for renting the curling rink and $800 for set up and take down.
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In the inquiries portion of the meeting, Coun. Travis Frank asked about the map for the integrated pathway and sidewalk system. While a digital map is now available, he noted he spoke with an older couple who wouldn’t be using a map, and so they would need something for everyone to view.
