Estevan Mercury

The Long Creek Railroad is up and operating, or at least it will be very soon.

A Saskatchewan author formerly from Lampman held a reading from her first novel on Saturday at the Estevan Public Library. Melanie Schnell's novel, While the Sun is Above Us , is inspired by and modelled on her experiences in Sudan.

Cassidy: "We were certainly prepared for it"

They're out to make a difference while raising awareness of ovarian cancer. The Teal Team, made up mostly of Estevan and area walkers, will be heading to Regina Sept. 9 to participate in the Walk of Hope that will start from the Rick Hanson Centre.

Estevan still may not be that pretty, but we're certainly gaining ground and making the right moves. There may have been some stumbles in the past, but our city's green spaces and getaway spots are now ubiquitous.

Tyson Turnbull wins Speedway championship after brother DQ'd

OK, I'll have to admit it and I'm sure it will shock both of you readers, but I'm not a huge Gary Bettman fan right now. I know, I know, that is surprising.

An 18-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle while working in a construction zone on Highway 39 near Midale Friday. According to information from Weyburn RCMP, Ashley Richards of Lakeside, N.B.

The Estevan Century 21 Chargers managed their first touchdown of the season on Sunday, but the peewee football club went down to defeat 39-6 against the Weyburn Eagles in their home opener.

The City of Estevan had the chance to express some concerns and get some clarity regarding the heavy truck bypass around Estevan last week.