Estevan Mercury

Perhaps it's just a nasty case of spring fever, or, more likely, a complete lack of respect for others, but vandalism is on the rise in Estevan.

Liquor appeared to be the main cause behind the majority of activities responded to by members of the Estevan Police Service during the early part of last week.

Awww, there's nothin' to do in Estevan, I'm bored! Residents can be assured that will not be the case this weekend. The Energy City citizens will be taking a cue from that moniker and will be stepping out all over the place.

How about a few minor rants for today, just to get us off on a good foot for a frantic weekend of fun! Most of our recent observations have to do with the sporting world, but not entirely.

Estevan residents had the chance to meet one of Canada's golden girls Saturday. Three-time Olympic gold medal winning hockey player Jayna Hefford was in the Energy City for the grand re-opening of the Canadian Tire store on King Street.

For 40 minutes Saturday, the Estevan Big Dogs looked like they might win their Prairie Gold Lacrosse League season opener for the first time in their three-year history.Then came the penalties. And more penalties. And more penalties yet.

Speed limits continue to be a contentious issue for the members of Estevan city council. A lengthy debate broke out during Monday's regular council meeting over a bylaw dealing with reduced speed limit zones.

Brent Batten started work as the Estevan Bruins' marketing/operations manager on Monday.It may have been the first time he'd looked forward to setting foot inside the Civic Auditorium.

Although recent weather patterns have not been conducive to performing a lot of outdoor work, the forecast is for more promising sunshine and warmer temperatures in the near future.

After winning the title of Miss Calgary 2010, former Estevan resident Nicole Fleck decided to continue down the pageant path.