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Comp students to perform Greek tragedy with a twist

Comp students to perform Greek tragedy with a twist

Comp drama 30 students rehearse "The Hysterical History of Troy", a comedy about the Trojan War. They are responsible for the acting, staging, and set and prop design for the play, which they will perform within the next few weeks.
Former and current heads of the Terminal

Former and current heads of the Terminal

Claude Carles, former president of the Weyburn Inland Terminal, chats with John Heimbecker, vice president of Parrish and Heimbecker, the new owners of the terminal, during an information meeting for the condo owners at the terminal on Apr. 15.
Mercury named best overall paper

Mercury named best overall paper

It was a banner night for the Estevan Mercury and its staff as the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association announced the winners of its 2014 Better Newspapers Competition Saturday in Saskatoon.

Man held in custody after exhibiting aggressive behaviour

After ranting at various people around Estevan and Bienfait, and allegedly threatening to "string up" realtors, Shane Laszlo was remanded in police custody.
Pink Shirt founder shares story with Estevan students

Pink Shirt founder shares story with Estevan students

Following Pink Shirt Day, the founder of the anti-bullying movement came to Estevan to present his message of respect and renewal.
Sector plan a huge step forward in K-12 education community

Sector plan a huge step forward in K-12 education community

The provincial education sector strategic plan (ESSP) is now out there for the educators, administrators and general public to digest fully.

SaskPower signs BD3 agreement with Swedish company

SaskPower may have abandoned the thought of establishing a new and firm target date for the start-up of the carbon dioxide capture, sequestration and distribution system at Boundary Dam's Unit 3, but they have released news regarding the signing of a

Weyburn police watch over protest, chase speeding car

Weyburn Police Service officers monitored the Pro-Life/Intolerance Free Weyburn protest at Memorial Park and subsequently McKenna Hall on Friday and Saturday. There were no incidents which arose from the protest.
Energy needs of future require new infrastructure

Energy needs of future require new infrastructure

The issues of power generation and greater consumption were the topics of the day at the Estevan Chamber of Commerce's luncheon last week, along with the future of coal in Estevan through the carbon capture project.

No water issues expected as spring runoff finishes

A dry fall and limited amount of snowfall over the winter has resulted in a quick melt and spring runoff in the Souris Watershed around Estevan was essentially over by April.