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School divisions and schools are to decide on masks and other safety measures

School divisions and schools are to decide on masks and other safety measures

The Government of Saskatchewan, Education’s Response Planning Team (RPT) and Public Health guidelines are being updated to support the safe return of children to school. The province and Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr.
Carlyle RCMP investigating a theft from the construction site

Carlyle RCMP investigating a theft from the construction site

A loader battery and diesel fuel were stolen from a construction site in a remote area in the RM of Pheasant Rump First Nation on Aug. 10. The information came through the RCMP Saskatchewan Crime Watch network.
COVID-19 update: 29 new cases and 29 recoveries, 11 in hospital

COVID-19 update: 29 new cases and 29 recoveries, 11 in hospital

There are 29 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 11, bringing the total to 1,479 cases in Saskatchewan. There are no new cases in the southeast.
Salvation Army’s backpack program is underway and most operations are as usual

Salvation Army’s backpack program is underway and most operations are as usual

The Estevan Salvation Army has navigated the storm caused by COVID-19’s arrival, and now is slowly getting back to its regular pace.
Flashback – August 11, 1982

Flashback – August 11, 1982

The Estevan Slowpitch League held an eight-team tournament early August 1982. The Estevan Bruins team won the A side final against Advance Lumber. Pictured here is the Bruins team.
Estevan’s debt continued to decline

Estevan’s debt continued to decline

The financial picture for the City of Estevan continues to improve, according to audited financial statements released at Monday night’s council meeting.
Traffic stop leads to significant drug seizure and trafficking charge

Traffic stop leads to significant drug seizure and trafficking charge

The Estevan RCMP has made an arrest on a drug trafficking charge. The RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 47 north of Estevan on Aug. 7.

Government releases more information on back to school protocols

To ensure all members of Saskatchewan’s school communities attend classes safely this fall, local administrative procedures have been developed for students exhibiting signs and symptoms, consistent with COVID-19 under the Saskatchewan Safe Schools P
COVID-19 update: five new cases, 13 in hospital, eight more recoveries

COVID-19 update: five new cases, 13 in hospital, eight more recoveries

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 10, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total to 1,450 cases in Saskatchewan. Three new cases are in the Regina zone.
Local woman wins $1,000 through Mercury promotion

Local woman wins $1,000 through Mercury promotion

Deanna Tarnes, the publisher and sales manager for Estevan Mercury Publications, presents a cheque for $1,000 to Maureen Duncan, who was the July winner of the Mercury’s summer cash promotion.
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