Estevan Mercury

Mother's Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate all things Mom as we reflect on all her courage and insanity.

The crude oil in the four tanker cars that were derailed in the CP Rail yard in Estevan around 11 a.m. Thursday had been transloaded into other tank cars as of Friday afternoon May 9, according to a company spokesman .

UPDATE AS OF 2:15 Although few details are known at this point, the City of Estevan says there is no danger to the public following a train derailment this morning. Four tanker cars containing crude oil left the track at around 11 a.m.

There's a solid chance that Brayden Pachal won't remember much of his Thursday morning health class.

Estevan Police Service members are stepping up enforcement at pedestrian crossings following a couple of close calls at local marked crossings involving walkers and motorists.

One small step at a time the Rafferty Marina is slowly becoming a mature and vital service to those who are using the dam's reservoir for pleasure boating and fishing.

At this juncture, the citizens of Estevan don't have much choice other than to go along with this current council's decision to implement another hefty property tax increase on the residential and business community.

After taking some positive steps forward in 2013, the Estevan Big Dogs junior lacrosse team is hoping to continue that progress in 2014.

An Estevan water polo product recently returned to Canada with a silver medal draped around her neck. Auriel Bill was part of the Canadian contingent that represented the country at the Commonwealth Water Polo Championships in Scotland in April.

Officers at the local border crossings were busy in March, dealing with an assortment of activities and individuals.