Another year is virtually in the books.
In a couple of days, we鈥檒l be celebrating the start of the new year. It鈥檚 been a pretty eventful year, with lots to write about, and we鈥檙e certain that 2018 will have lots to cover as well.
We won鈥檛 have a year-long celebration like Canada 150, but there will be reasons to be excited.
Start with the Saskatchewan Party鈥檚 leadership race. We鈥檒l know who the party鈥檚 new leader is on Jan. 27. That person will also be the new premier.
The next premier鈥檚 luncheon hosted by the Estevan Chamber of Commerce earlier this month gave us a glimpse at the ideas and platforms of each candidate, while providing a look at their abilities as well.
The New Democratic Party has their leadership race in March. The NDP will tout this new leader as the next premier of the province, but we heard that with the last two leaders, and those expectations fizzled. Still, the two candidates in this NDP race are formidable.
Locally, we get to look forward to the SaskTel Tankard at Affinity Place from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4. It will bring the top men鈥檚 curling teams in the province to Estevan. Not only will the winner advance to the Tim Hortons Brier, but the added perk is this year鈥檚 Brier is in Regina.
The Tankard should result in the best curling seen locally in nearly 20 years.
Hopefully the Power Dodge Estevan Bruins will have a nice long playoff run. And hopefully lots of fans will show up to those games. The club needs a boost in attendance.
We鈥檙e excited for this year鈥檚 Kinsmen and Kinettes Telemiracle, not just because it鈥檚 a great event each year, but this year鈥檚 Telemiracle committee chair, Susan Colbow, is a member of the local Kinette Club. It鈥檚 the first time a local resident has been at the helm of Telemiracle.
Also a reason for excitement will be resurfacing King Street from Pine Avenue to Kensington Avenue, fixing one of the worst stretches of road in the city.
We look forward to the debate regarding the future of the Civic Auditorium, a third ice surface in Estevan and possibly the construction of a field house.
We look forward to the events that will be happening in the community during the next 12 months that will dispel the myth that there鈥檚 nothing happening in Estevan. And we look forward to seeing the generosity of the community on display, time after time. Regardless of whether it鈥檚 the United Way, the hospital, the Salvation Army, local service clubs, residents who need assistance or a myriad of other organizations in the community, this city has a reputation for showcasing its generosity, which creates a healthier community.
And we look forward to bringing stories to you about what is happening in the community. It鈥檚 a privilege and a duty we take seriously.
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