Estevan Mercury

Although it was totally unexpected, the gesture made by Premier Brad Wall last week to set Saskatchewan up as a province that would welcome additional research into finding some relief for MS sufferers, is to be applauded.

Hunt will be first of many to audition for Rams

Brendon Bill said he wanted to show everyone what he was made of.Saturday he looked like he was made of gold, winning all five of his races for the Estevan Golden Eels at the Swim Sask provincial championships in Swift Current.

A standing room only crowd turned out Friday to celebrate Creighton Lodge's new lease on life.

Cody Balon shot a 69 in the first round of the weekend's Woodlawn August Classic and, at the time it was the best round he'd ever played.

The Editor, Recently two of Stephen Harper's 35 appointed Senators flip-flopped on what, until now, was assumed to be their raison d'être. Senator Richard Neufeld now favours an appointed Senate instead of an elected one.

Don't be surprised if the price of a mug of coffee goes up soon. Apparently there is a looming worldwide shortage of coffee beans.

Estevan's Kris Keating threw "the game of his life" Saturday for the Southeast Royals, but the damage had already been done thanks to a marathon in Friday's tournament opener.

Try real tough on crime

With three points nights left on Estevan Motor Speedway's 2010 schedule, the race is still on for at least nine drivers.