Estevan Mercury

It might be warm and beautiful outside, but the process of installing ice is well underway at Affinity Place.

The Estevan Tap House Wolves didn’t finish the 2020 Saskota Baseball League with an unbeaten record, but they were still the best team in the league. The Wolves wrapped up the campaign with a 6-5 loss to the host Kenosee Cubs Friday night.

The Estevan Car Club kicked off the long weekend by hosting a cruise night on Friday.

There are 14 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 31, according to the Ministry of Health, bringing the total to 1,319 cases. Six new cases are in the south and six more are in the central region.

Golfers from southeast Saskatchewan had strong showings at provincial tournaments that were held at Deer Park Municipal Golf Course in Yorkton from Tuesday to Thursday.

The SARCAN recycling depot in Estevan experienced its busiest month in at least a few years. Connie Hagel, who is the manager of the depot, said they expect to count 1.3 million containers this month.

The Estevan Fire Rescue Service handled a few alarms calls from residences in the city this week. The fire department was called to a reported residential fire alarm in northeast Estevan.

Members of the Estevan Police Service continue to receive reports of attempted scams. The EPS said that complainants received an email Monday that appeared to be from a southeast business.

I’m not alone in saying that we’re tired of hearing nothing on the news but COVID-19, riots and protests, and scorching heat or pelting rain. In light of all that, I’ve decided we need to celebrate.

The clubhouse at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club has long been a popular spot for golfers to enjoy a meal and a drink before or after a round, but it’s not just a place for those who are out on the links.