Estevan Mercury

The Estevan Police Service (EPS) made an arrest for impaired driving Friday. Police received a call through the Report Impaired Drivers line.

A stretch of highway in southeast Saskatchewan is receiving some attention. Highway 18 west of Oungre is currently under construction. A detour is in place where crews have been working.

A volunteer with the Estevan Sharks water polo club has been recognized for her commitment to the sport. Lucinda Milford has been honoured with the Water Polo Saskatchewan Official of the Year Award.

Update: a pair of advisories have been lifted in the Estevan area. The first is the special weather statement for the heat in the southeast. It was issued Friday morning, and was lifted at 2:49 p.m.

There are six new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 27, bringing the Saskatchewan total to 777 cases. The new cases are located in the far north region. Of the 777 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 103, or about 13.

The Estevan Bible Camp (EBC) is going to have activities at their site in Woodlawn Regional Park this summer, but their offering will be different than in years past. Day camps will happen this summer as opposed to the traditional overnight camps.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) have received a number of reports about a phone scam involving people’s bank cards and credit cards. Sgt.

There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report, the Ministry of Health said Friday, bringing the Saskatchewan total to 772 cases. Ten of the new cases are in the south and are connected to the outbreak in the Maple Creek area.

The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has elected the 2020-21 leadership team at its annual general meeting June 25. Chris Lees of Arcola was re-elected as president of the CWA.

Active wildlife in the Estevan area has been frequently coming into contact with drivers lately, which in most cases were not good for either of the participants.