Estevan Mercury

Hockey Canada has offered more insight into getting their sanctioned leagues back on the ice for the 2020-21 season.

Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members were dispatched to a residential area in the north-central part of the city Wednesday evening. The call came in at about 5 p.m.

A group of volunteers gathered at the Macoun cemetery Wednesday evening to help clean up some recent vandalism.

A peaceful protest is going to be held in Estevan Sunday to take a stand against racial injustice. The event will happen Sunday at 2 p.m. along the Estevan Court House’s sidewalk.

Years ago I found a postcard that I posted above my computer and it’s perfect for what I’d like to share this week. Here goes: “A bird does not sing because it has an answer but because it has a song.” (Chinese proverb).

Tammy Murray of Estevan Junior High went all out in a race during the EJH invitational track and field meet May 25, 1977 against Immaculate Heart Junior High. Chasing the EJH speedster is Paula Sali of IHJH. Behind is Jennifer Pullam of EJH.

Now that the restoration of the Coal Car monument at the intersection of Souris Avenue South and Fourth Street is complete, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 has turned their attention to their next project.

This private tribute to the history of underground mining has been deteriorating throughout the past years. The little monument is located in the Roche Percee area not far from where the Pinto settlement used to be.

Like many other retired mine employees, Richard Asbenlieder, who spent 36 years of his life working in the industry, talks about his job with love, passion and pride.

Encompass Fitness in Estevan has found a new way to encourage businesses to be fit and to raise funds for a worthy cause this year. The fundraiser, Charitable Community Workplace Challenge, is a four-week initiative that starts June 15.