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Estevan Mercury

Estevan taxes among province's lowest

Despite a one mill increase in 2012, Estevan property owners continue to enjoy some of the lowest taxes in all of Saskatchewan. According to a report provided to The Mercury by Gary St.
Penalty kill helps Bruins hold off Stars

Penalty kill helps Bruins hold off Stars

You could just see the same theme playing itself out again.

Work ahead for new council

The voters of Estevan have spoken and they have chosen Roy Ludwig as mayor of a team that will also include Councillors Chris Istace, Lori Carr, Greg Hoffort, Kevin Smith, Brian Johnson and Dennis Moore.

Penalties add up for man importing boat

An attempt to evade paying full GST while importing a boat has proven to be an expensive mistake for an Alberta man.
Voters opt for experience on council

Voters opt for experience on council

Much like the mayor's race, the voters of Estevan opted for experience when it came to selecting the six members of city council.
Shelter program starting for city's invisible homeless

Shelter program starting for city's invisible homeless

Several of Estevan's church groups are coming together to bring some of the Energy City's less fortunate people in from the cold. Starting in December and running until the end of February, St.

Smuggling attempts foiled at Sask border crossings

As the traffic continues to increase at two of Saskatchewan's busiest land-based ports of entry, so to are the number and variety of incidents that require additional attention from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers and agents.
Ludwig cruises to election win

Ludwig cruises to election win

It was a battle of experience versus the promise of change and the voters of Estevan made a clear decision as they overwhelmingly chose Roy Ludwig to lead the city over the next four years.

Apex Bruins get one point on road trip

The Estevan Apex Bruins came away from the weekend feeling they could have gotten more out of their two road games. The midget AA team tied the Swift Current Hurricanes 3-3 on Friday and lost 5-3 to the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday.

Vilcu club sends seven to provincials

Seven members of the Vilcu's Karate Klub from Estevan and Weyburn competed in a pair of provincial and national championships on Oct. 20 in Prince Albert.