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Housing prices in Energy City slowly levelling out

Housing prices in Energy City slowly levelling out

By Alex Coop and Jordan Baker acoop@estevanmercury.ca, jbaker@estevanmercury.ca Estevan's housing shortage may finally be turning the corner.
Sluggers host mosquito provincials, go winless

Sluggers host mosquito provincials, go winless

The results they wanted on the field weren't there, but it was still a fun weekend for the Estevan KPC Sluggers. The Sluggers hosted mosquito AAA provincials at Cactus Park, with 10 teams from across the province coming to town to contest the crown.
Golden Eels qualify 31 for provincials

Golden Eels qualify 31 for provincials

The Estevan Golden Eels had a strong day on Saturday at the provincial semifinals meet in Assiniboia. The local swim club sent 43 athletes to the meet and had the highest point total of all the clubs in attendance.

Making things difficult

So much to complain about, yet so little space and time in which to do so, but I will try my best, dear diary. First problem. I am being punished for conducting traditional business the old fashioned way.

Mullen, Garrow back in custody

Nathan Mullen and Justin Garrow were both remanded in custody following proceedings at Estevan provincial court on Monday.

Narrow decision by council sets stage for four-unit complex

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.

Dogs just want to be free

By Jordan Baker editor@estevanmercury.ca There aren't many opportunities for dog owners to let their pups outside without restraint, but there is growing interest to create a community park where dogs will be free to go off-leash.
Grass fire threatens homes

Grass fire threatens homes

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.ca An investigation has been launched and charges are pending following a grass fire in the valley close to a commercial and industrial subdivision on the south side of the city on July 18.
Third highest Class 5 failure rate for Estevan

Third highest Class 5 failure rate for Estevan

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca If you've noticed an influx of bad driving in Estevan, it might have to do with the fact that only 38 per cent of drivers who took their Class 5 road test in 2013 passed.
Riley Raynard earns unforgettable win at Speedway

Riley Raynard earns unforgettable win at Speedway

Odds are Riley Raynard will never forget what happened Saturday night. The 16-year-old has overcome challenges in order to race a hobby stock at Estevan Motor Speedway, and on Saturday he got his first feature win.