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Estevan Mercury Year in Review: November 2021

Estevan Mercury Year in Review: November 2021
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Year in Review: November

ESTEVAN - The Other Side, a TV show on Aboriginal People’s Television Network, visited Alameda to explore the local museum for any signs of ghosts or other kinds of paranormal activity in early November.

For the second year, Estevan students partook in the No Stone Left Alone project on Nov. 4, placing poppies at the tombs of Canadian veterans at the Souris Valley Memorial Gardens.

Several members of the Estevan Figure Skating Club were at the Skate Canada Saskatchewan sectionals from Nov. 5-7 in Moose Jaw. Rachel Duncan finished first in the pre-juvenile under-13 category.

The Estevan Motor Speedway recognized its award winners, its volunteers and those who have made tremendous contributions to the track during the organization's annual awards night in November. The speedway added two new people to its prestigious Wall of Fame: Lynn Trobert and Ed Turnbull. The track preparation crew was named the top volunteers. 

The Government of Saskatchewan announced that two new oil and gas processing projects in the North Portal area, undertaken by Steel Reef Infrastructure, were approved under the provincial Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive.

Heather Barnstable recognized by the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association for her volunteer work with the Estevan and District Music Festival.

Estevan area residents vowed "We will remember them," during the annual Remembrance Day service hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion's Estevan branch on Nov. 11 at the cenotaph. 

A local family went through a serious house fire that occurred on Remembrance Day, consuming the entire basement and leaving the rest of their property badly damaged. The Makaruks had to move into a rented apartment, as their house wasn't suitable to live in after the fire.

The South Saskatchewan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the National Philanthropy Day committee recognized Midale's Dave and Tami Piper as the 2021 recipients of the Outstanding Philanthropist Award. Another local couple, the late Irma and Tom Trofimenkoff, were among the honourees in the Outstanding Legacy Philanthropist category.

Monique Ley, who competes out of Estevan Bowl, was selected for Team Canada for the International Bowling Federation's Super World Championships in Dubai Nov. 6-15.

The St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's Hometown Family Fun Day, sponsored by the Estevan Mercury, took place on Nov. 21 with many exciting, free by donation activities happening at numerous locations, helping to raise money for the hospital. Their 2021 edition of the Festival of Trees wrapped up on Nov. 25, raising thousands of dollars for the hospital through an online auction, raffles and other activities.

The Big Six Hockey League opened its 2021-22 season on Nov. 19-21 with six games played in a three-day span.

The ECS Elecs football team capped the 2021 season by hosting their year-end awards program on Nov. 18. Kolby Forseth was named the team's MVP, the Defensive Player of the Year, the Special Teams Player of the Year, the Player's Choice Award winner and shared the Who Are We? Award.

The Carnduff Education Complex Tigers senior girls’ volleyball team won the gold medal at 3A provincials in Shellbrook and Canwood on Nov. 19 and 20, while the senior boys' brought home the bronze medal from provincials in Unity the following weekend.

Santa Claus was in Midale for the town's annual Santa Claus parade, and many people turned out to greet him.

Operation Christmas Child came to an end in Estevan on Nov. 21, with 708 shoeboxes packed by local people to support children in need around the world.

A new plaque unveiled at Affinity Place on Nov. 24 pays tribute to Allan Nicholson, who was Estevan's first home-grown hockey player to reach the NHL.

The City of Estevan, along with George Harris Collaborative, started its online and offline surveys, asking residents to share their experience with downtown the way it is. This stage of research also included an open house, hosted Nov. 22-23 at the Days Inn.

The Estevan Football Family Wall of Fame was unveiled during the Penta Completions Estevan Minor Football Awards Night Nov. 24.

The Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan's inaugural annual general meeting was held in Estevan Nov. 27-28. The party ratified its new constitution, elected its executive, discussed policy items and announced plans for its upcoming leadership race.

The Garden on Fourth saw plenty of Christmas trees installed in late November ahead of the holiday season.

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