Estevan Mercury

Based on what we saw Sunday in downtown Estevan, it seems like there are plenty of people willing to take up the fight for equality, and to battle racism and police brutality. A Black Lives Matter peaceful protest was held in the city.

Rivers around Estevan are teeming with turtles. Most of the time people can come across a bunch of cute painted turtles like grapes hanging on fallen trees or big rocks on the sides of the water.

Estevan area residents threw their support behind the Law Enforcement Virtual Torch Run that was held for Special Olympics Saskatchewan this spring.

Weyburn/Radville RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two vehicles recently stolen from the Weyburn area.

An Estevan resident enjoyed a tremendous birthday celebration last week, courtesy of some friends. Henry Peters turned 90 on June 2, and his friends and others came together for him.

The Estevan Motor Speedway is going to use pay per view to have its season-opening program of 2020. The season opener is billed as the Lockdown Showdown, and will happen Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Estevan Salvation Army has recognized a local youth for his commitment to the community.

Premier Scott Moe has announced that outdoor playgrounds and beaches will join Phase Three of the province’s Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, starting June 12.

The editor: In regards to the recent announcement by the federal government about the banning of many types of firearms, most in the sport shooting and hunting fraternity were taken aback by the absolutely ridiculous idea that taking firearms out of

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the dates when eight of the 12 regional emergency rooms temporarily closed as part of the COVID-19 response plan will be open again.