In the Community

Most of the details have been completed now and the information released by the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation regarding their third annual Festival of Trees was even more positive than what was first reported last week.

Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. If the Mayans have taught us anything, it is that if you don't finish something, it's not the end of the world.

Ah, Christmas. It's just around the corner and every part of me is beginning to feel the excitement. After all, there's something about this season that isn't present in quite the same way at any other time of the year.

The Estevan Mercury is sponsoring a Teddy Bear Toss, in support of the Salvation Army, for the third straight year. People are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins game against the Kindersley Klippers on Dec.

Four Estevan couples found themselves in Paris last week when the terrorist attacks were being launched, but fortunately for them they were on the other side of the city.

The participants at Estevan Diversified Services (EDS) have used their talents to help a couple of causes.

This year’s edition of the Kinette Craft and Trade Show had an excellent turnout of consumers and exhibitors said Jessica Jansen, who assumed the lead role for the organization this year.

There was no need to feel disappointed even though the profits will be less than half of what they were last year; the Festival of Trees will definitely be back for a fourth consecutive year in 2016.

The Estevan Salvation Army will be once again counting on the community’s support for its upcoming Christmas campaign.

The Estevan Junior Roller Derby Association is among the community groups excitedly anticipating the construction and opening of the new permanent outdoor rink planned for the Hillside Kin Park.