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Estevan thieves prefer copper wire and beef jerky

A truck loaded with copper wire definitely attracted the attention of Estevan Police Service personnel in the early morning hours of Aug. 6.

Perkins soaks up Baseball Canada Cup experience

It's a safe bet that Carson Perkins will always remember his experience over the past week. The Bienfait pitcher experienced one of the highlights of his career to date, playing with Team Saskatchewan at the Baseball Canada Cup in Saskatoon.
Estevan is the land of opportunity

Estevan is the land of opportunity

Konstantin Toroshchin is fulfilling his father's dream of living in Canada, all while trying to carve a new future for himself and his family. The Russian native comes to Estevan via St. Petersburg where he studied and decided to migrate to Canada.

Woodlawn's recovery from floods, 'close to wrapped up'

Following the 2011 flood that essentially destroyed the main Woodlawn Regional Park at the Souris River and caused great damage to the Boundary Dam site, those areas are now nearly fully recovered.
Former Bruin Nick Egan passes away

Former Bruin Nick Egan passes away

Former Estevan Bruins defenceman Nick Egan has passed away, the Mercury has learned. Egan is believed to have died of a heart attack. Egan, 21, is a native of New Jersey, growing up near Philadelphia.

Making up rules is child's play

Making rules up as you go along doesn't work at all in the adult world. We're too tied-up in our social, business, religious, political restrictions that we never give the fly-by-night rules, guidelines, regulations or laws a chance to get an airing.
Ladouceur: 'changes are coming'

Ladouceur: 'changes are coming'

By Alex Coop acoop@estevanmercury.ca Coinciding with the enrollment of a new constable, the Estevan Police Service is going to endure some slight alterations as it moves forward.

Speedway races going down to the wire

There are only three points nights left this season at Estevan Motor Speedway, and there is a lot left to be decided. With a doubleheader Aug.

Volunteerism a path to belonging

A new volunteer program from Southeast Newcomer Services is designed to bridge gaps and build connections between new and old community members.

There's always time to talk

In an increasingly diversified Estevan, communication is key.