Estevan Mercury

The provincial government has approved additional projects from southeast Saskatchewan municipalities through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

A motorist is facing several charges after an attempted traffic stop Saturday resulted in a flight from police. The Estevan Police Service attempted a traffic stop in the downtown area.

A summer band ensemble recently wrapped up its season with a concert that received rave reviews from the public. The band, Brass Boogaloo, features a dozen performers between the ages of 14 and 19.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the following businesses in Regina when the individual was likely infectious:​ Aug.

For the second time in a week, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan, the Ministry of Health said Sunday. The provincial total remains at 1,615 cases. Forty-two are considered active, which is about 2.

Five drivers from southeast Saskatchewan are the track champions for the Estevan Motor Speedway this year.

The Estevan Motor Speedway held another doubleheader, with races on Friday and Saturday night that attracted more than 60 drivers between its five divisions. It was also the Dirt Wars Weekend, with a focus on the hobby stocks.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $31 million in funding for a Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatchewan. Rare earths are just that – rare; they are not easily found or produced.

There are four new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 29, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total to 1,615 reported cases. Two cases are in the southwest region and two more are in the Saskatoon zone.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the Regina International Airport when the individual was likely infectious on Aug. 23 between 12:30 and 2 p.m.