Estevan Mercury

In an environment where young people are bombarded by stimulus, the art world is one that can challenge youth while providing opportunities to explore a world full of ideas beyond their own.

The Estevan Police Service recognized another good Samaritan during their Aug. 12 regular meeting of the Estevan Board of Police Commissioners.

Some lessons in life take awhile to sink in it seems, as evidenced by an event that occurred in Estevan on Aug. 13 when a young male driver was charged by members of the Estevan Police Service for driving without a valid licence.

The Estevan Public Library staff and patrons have been challenged with some unexpected heat hardships during the past week and into this week.

After red flags were raised regarding an Estevan-bound package at the Vancouver International Airport, Estevan Police Service members arrested and charged a local man under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Just after 1 p.m. Aug.

It has been a busy construction season in Estevan thus far.

An Estevan man received a joint submission of a $1,000 fine, nine-month probation and an addictions assessment for impersonating a peace officer at the Leisure Centre in Estevan on Aug. 17.

Estevan city councillors expressed a split opinion when a request for a tax reallocation surfaced for another year.

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca The resurfacing project on a large portion of Highway 39 is projected to be complete by the middle of October.

Estevan's minor football teams have perpetually struggled with low registration numbers, putting them at a disadvantage against Regina teams with more players.