Estevan Mercury

It was another year in Estevan as the Energy City went through a number of challenges and changes in 2013. In looking back at 2013, the staff of the Mercury selected the top 10 stories of the year. This week we take a look at stories 10 through 6.

The state of Estevan's roads have been an issue for years, but all hell pretty much broke loose in 2013.

I don't really know my neighbours very well, but if they ever find themselves struggling, I want to help. Conservative MP James Moore made some bizarre comments regarding child poverty.

An omnibus bill is moving through Parliament right now dealing with agriculture. The Agricultural Growth Act, when passed, which is all but inevitable in a majority government situation, is going to change things for Canadian farmers.

The Estevan Bruins had a hard enough task in front of them last week, with two games against Yorkton and one against Melville. Then, after losing to the Bruins on Dec.

Despite having a challenging schedule last week, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins earned four points from a trio of games against the SJHL's elite.

The fall session of the provincial legislature ended with the Official Opposition NDP Leader Cam Broten calling for the dismissal of the province's finance minister following an adverse audit opinion by the province's independent auditor.

As one of the great success stories regarding co-operation among the southeast municipalities, the managers at Creighton Lodge continue to plan big things for the seniors' living complex.

It's not the presents, it's the presence. It's about the people not the gifts. I know we'll have a hard time convincing the youngsters, but I am a firm believer.

According to figures collected by the provincial Ministry of Health, Estevan enjoyed a modest population boom in 2013.