Estevan Mercury

The North Portal border crossing is one of five from across the country that foreign nationals transiting though Canada to Alaska can access. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that as of July 31 at 12:01 a.m.

Approximately 30 people gathered in front of the Estevan Court House on Thursday for a Save the Children demonstration. Many of them toted signs in an effort to relay their message.

For the second time this week, a person from the province’s south region has died from COVID-19. The Ministry of Health said Thursday the person was in the 90-99 age range. No further details were immediately released.

The Southern Plains Co-op once again enjoyed the support of people throughout the southeast region. The co-op held its annual general meeting Monday night at the Prairie Dog Drive-In north of Carlyle.

Cheers: Cheers to people who keep their back lanes nicely trimmed and/or planted with flowers or gardens. It’s nice to admire them on daily walks. Cheers to the SARCAN recycling depot for their drop and go recycling service.

It’s not a unique situation for a small town or village to have a resident turn 100 years old.

The Estevan Public Library has had steady activity since it reopened last month. People could start returning materials through a a drop box at the front and the inside doors of the library on June 30.

The junior golf program at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course has long been one of the best in the province, churning out talented golfers on an annual basis. These golfers have enjoyed success at local and provincial events, bringing titles to Estevan.

Editor’s Note: The TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course is celebrating its 75th year this year. Over the next few pages, you’ll find several articles on the course’s past, present and future.

The last few months have seen the Days Inn Estevan continue to adapt its services to meet the needs of the community. The Days Inn is home to Black Beard’s Restaurant and the Beef Bar, as well as the Ice Factory off-sale liquor store.