Estevan Mercury

Businesses, events and services continue to re-open in the second part of Phase 4 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.

A fire that started just prior to midnight on June 29 destroyed the popular hamburger stand that had operated as Ogy’s just outside the White Bear Resort for at least 20 years. The alarm was called in at 12:20 a.m., June 30, to the Carlyle and R.M.

The City of Estevan has announced road closures that will be in effect for part of this week.

The City of Estevan’s leisure services division has announced the start of the paddling pool/playpark program for 2020.

A long-time volunteer in Saskatchewan hockey circles has announced she is stepping down from her role, which is one of the most high-profile in the province.

The Estevan area once again had some strong winds blow through the region on Monday evening, but it didn’t receive a lot of precipitation, despite what was in the forecast.

A long-time supporter of youth athletics in the southeast region has been selected to receive an award for her commitment.

I’ve never been shy to express my love for my country. Ever since I was a child, I’ve always felt very patriotic and so you can imagine the significance of Canada Day to me.

Several local golfers put in an impressive showing in the first tournament of the year for the Maple Leaf Junior Tour in Saskatchewan. The competition was held June 27 and 28 at the Elmwood Golf and Country Club in Swift Current.

In what has become a regular occurrence in southeast Saskatchewan as of late, Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the region. Both the Estevan and Carlyle jurisdictions issued advisories at 3:54 p.m.