Estevan Mercury

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its scholarships for graduates of the Estevan Comprehensive School. This year's recipient of the Farmer Appreciation Scholarship, worth $500, is Marci LeBlanc.

The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division is congratulating its retirees, including a long-time Estevan teacher.

Saskatchewan chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab is reminding the public that large public gatherings dramatically increase the risk of COVID transmission and put people at risk.

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report, the Ministry of Health said Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 647. The new case is from the far north region. Of the 647 reported cases, 34, or about five per cent, are considered active.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced on Wednesday they have expanded their criteria for compassionate reasons related to visitation restrictions.

Katie Bell says she has never seen anything like what she saw working for two months at a busy Boston hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual tradition of grad has come to the southeast. And while the banners appeared on many lawns or light posts in different areas of the province, no real graduation ceremonies are to happen this year.

The Salvation Army knows a thing or two about tough times, as it’s aimed at helping people through their life storms.

This time of the year is always emotional, with graduates of all kinds saying good-bye to their mentors and making a step forward into adult life.