Estevan Mercury

Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Saskatchewan politicians of both sides of the political spectrum made comments about it.

A prominent southeast Saskatchewan company has been recognized by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for its longevity and commitment to the community.

There are six new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Sept. 10, the Ministry of Health said Thursday, bringing the total to 1,676 reported cases.

The Southeast (SE) College has received significant funding for its newest program.

Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members were called to mutual aid calls for assistance twice in recent days and also responded to a fire alarm. The latest call came in on Sept 9 at about 9 a.m.

A grand opening ceremony was held Thursday at St. Joseph’s Hospital for the new provincial addictions treatment centre at the hospital. The Government of Saskatchewan has committed $1.55 million in the 2020-21 budget and $1.

Estevan’s KFC has been serving the Energy City since 1961, delivering amazing meals and great service to the community.

Unless you’ve always lived a well-established routine that’s more closely resembled a rut than a schedule, you’ve probably created one in the past six months. I know I have.

Cheers: Cheers to the Southern Plains Co-op and Sobeys for not forcing their customers to wear masks. Please don’t follow No Frills and Walmart’s lead. Cheers to the City of Estevan for having a playpark season for the kids this year.

A first-time candidate has filed his nomination papers for councillor in the upcoming civic election in Estevan. Geoff Thiessen filed the documents at City Hall.