Estevan Mercury

The City of Estevan has announced the opening of some indoor recreation amenities, with modifications to ensure the safety of visitors and staff in compliance with Saskatchewan Health guidance and public health orders.

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report on July 3, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the provincial total to 796 cases. The new case is in the far north.

The chief medical health officer’s public health order will be amended to expand visitation guidelines to facilities including acute and long-term care, personal care and group home settings, starting Tuesday.

Getting one’s driver’s licence at the age of 16 has long been a rite of passage for Saskatchewan’s youth, especially since much of the province is so reliant on having your own vehicle due to limited public transportation.

An app developed in Saskatchewan, meant to help out farmers’ mental health, is receiving some support from the Government of Saskatchewan.

The longest-serving MLA in the Saskatchewan is having his final day in the Saskatchewan legislature Friday. The legislative assembly convened for the final time before the upcoming provincial election, scheduled for Oct. 26.

The Saskota Baseball League opened its 2020 season Thursday night with four games. The Estevan Tap House Wolves defeated the Arcola Threshers 11-6 in a game played at Lynn Prime Park in Estevan.

Program would complete the Lake Diefenbaker project, left unfinished for nearly 50 years

A resident in the far north who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, the Ministry of Health said. The individual was in their 70s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 14.

Members of the Estevan Fire Rescue Service showed their dedication to the community during some busy nights this week. Monday saw them respond to four calls in a six-hour time frame, starting at 5 p.m.