Estevan Mercury

In many ways, Saskatchewan and North Dakota are very much alike. Their economies are similar as both the province and the state rely on agriculture and oil as two of their top industries. Their demographics and population density are also similar.

Estevan emergency crews were called to two separate accidents last night. The first call came to the fire department at about 6 p.m.

The lastest severe thunderstorm watch to be issued for southeast Saskatchewan has been lifted. The watch was issued at 5:33 p.m. Thursday evening for the Estevan and Carlyle regions. It was lifted at 11:35 p.m.

Following the release of school-specific plans by Saskatchewan’s 27 school divisions on Aug.

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 27, according to the Ministry of Health. This brings the total to 1,609 reported cases. Three new cases are in the northwest and two are in the Saskatoon area.

The Estevan fire department had a busy start to the week, which culminated with two fires on Wednesday. The first fire was noticed by one of the Estevan firefighters who was off duty and heading home from the gym in the early morning Wednesday.

Saskatchewan‘s 2020-21 first quarter budget update and medium-term outlook shows an improving economy, a smaller deficit and a return to surplus in 2024-25. The forecast deficit is $2.

Cheers: Cheers to local restaurants who donate proceeds to local charities. Their generosity and hard work is commendable and the food is delicious. Cheers to people who comply with wearing face masks while shopping.

The pandemic brought in a lot of changes for everyone.

Regardless of the time or the circumstance, people are going to have a need for their local pharmacist. Henders Drugs, located on Fourth Street in Estevan, can vouch for that reality.