Cheers:
Cheers to all of the communities and organizations in the southeast that had activities for Canada Day. The toughest part was trying to choose which events to go to.
Cheers to the people of Estevan and area who so generously donated and lent costume items and props for the Souris Valley Theatre’s production of Ranchers and Rustlers. It is always amazing how when a request for help is made, so many people are quick to step forward.
Cheers to the two new carvings taking place on Third Street. Darren Jones has done another masterful work in transforming two old tree stumps into tributes to Estevan.
Cheers to the different organizations offering activities and summer camps for youths, so they don’t spend so much time in front of a screen this summer.
Jeers:
Jeers to the St. Joseph’s Hospital’s admitting desk for having a clear sheet of glass with a small hole for the patient to talk to the receptionist. You have to holler for them to hear you and sometimes have to repeat it, so that everyone in the waiting room hears your problem.
Jeers to those grumbling about the cancellation of the Bienfait Canada Day fireworks. They tried to get the fireworks in before the storm hit. It just didn’t work out.
Jeers to whoever redesigned the outfit for Gainer the Gopher. They took the iconic look of the Riders mascot, and turned it into a laughing stock.
Jeers to the funding the federal government has given to projects in the Estevan area. Not only is it not enough, but it’s being spent in the wrong areas.
