Estevan Mercury

Two residents of the far north region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health said Monday. One individual was in their 60s and the second was in their 70s.

Highway 47 South from Perkins Street to the junction with Highway 18 has been reduced to single-lane access, directed by a flag person. The speed limit through the work site has been reduced to 30 kilometres per hour, with photo radar enforcement.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has announced a new campaign that emphasizes the value of healthcare in the community.

Estevan area residents rallied against racism and police brutality Sunday afternoon during a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest. An estimated crowd of 150-200 people gathered in central Estevan for the event.

For the second time this month, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report, the Ministry of Health said Sunday. The number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan remains at 650. Sixteen, or about 2.

It’s been a blustery weekend in the Energy City. Windy conditions have whipped through Estevan on Saturday and Sunday. Environment Canada issued a wind warning for Estevan on Saturday morning just after 8 a.m.

Tyler Miiller observed something he won’t soon forget while at work on June 1. Miiller, who lives in Estevan, spotted a black bear about 10 kilometres west of Highway 47, just north of the 705 grid road that runs from Halbrite to north of Benson.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has announced a letter-writing campaign, We Care for Long-Term Care, to support the 38 people who reside in the hospital’s long-term care ward.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has announced a letter-writing campaign, We Care for Long-Term Care, to support the 38 people who reside in the hospital’s long-term care ward.