Estevan Mercury

When there is a will there is a way. Folk-Americana act Last Birds, the musical offspring of Lindsay Arnold and her husband Mike Davis, once again proved that statement, completing their first EP. On Oct.

The Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch has announced its plans for its annual Remembrance Day service. The legion will host a ceremony on Nov. 11, but it will have a different look and format than previous editions.

The Estevan Fire Rescue Service has remained busy during the first nine months of the year. Fire Chief Dale Feser said they received 160 calls for service through Sept. 30, which he said is a call every 1.

Estevan city council approved the purchase of a rescue pumper truck at its September meeting. The new truck will replace a unit that is 22 years old; trucks are supposed to be replaced after about 20 years of service.

Police Chief Paul Ladouceur is reacting to the arrest for drugs and stolen property last week, and in particular, the belief that fentanyl might be involved.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is advising the public of increased COVID-19 exposure for locations in Estevan.

There have been two more cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in the southeast region. Both cases have been diagnosed in southeast Zone 4, which includes Estevan.

One day I came to work and there were two New York Times clippings brought for me by one of our readers. They were about journalists losing their jobs and the vital stories that don't get told when that happens.

This week's flashback is from 1982. The costume competition was held during the Freshie Day at Immaculate Heart Junior High in October 1982.

The United Way Estevan is still looking for some talented people to perform for its upcoming telethon on Oct. 16 and 17. The telethon starts at 8 a.m. on Oct. 16 and continues all the way to 5 p.m. on the 17th.