The first reported curling match ever played was in Prince Albert on January 17th, 1882. 133 years later, in 2015, the activity was named as Saskatchewan's official sport, and January 21st was set aside as Curling Day. This year it was held on the 25th, but that didn't make it any less spectacular.

The Energy City was as involved as any other in the festivities, and Estevan Curling Club Manager Pauline Zeihl-Grimsrud said that the attendance ranged from children to senior adults.

"The event was very successful. We had a busy morning with the Pleasentdale kids, and had a lot of fun with trivia. Our seniors were in here this afternoon and they also had a good time. We had lots of curling, good food, and a busy evening for the public as well."

She was also pleased with the reaction that they have gotten from the community.

"We've had a lot of positive response to having another celebration for Curling Day. Last year was our first, and this year everyone understands what we are doing and why we are doing it. The promotion has been really well done among our members as well. They're talking to people about coming out and curling, so I was really happy about that."

Looking ahead into the near future, Zeihl-Grimsrud revealed that a busy season is in store for the Club.

"The first thing coming up is our McComb's Youth Spiel this weekend. We have 20 teams coming from around Southeast Saskatchewan, as far away as Assiniboia. We will also have a curling clinic on February 7th, and we're hosting a number of events for the high school that month as well."

She concluded by thanking the community and businesses for their support on Curling Day.