Estevan Mercury

The gradual process of reopening the province’s economy from the COVID-19 pandemic has started.

The times are tough, but for many, they could have been much tougher if not for the local charities supporting families in need.

A social distancing gathering set up by a restaurant in Carievale should have been a no-go, according to the province and public health, for disobeying restrictions set out by the province’s chief medical health officer.

An incident in which a pregnant moose was shot and killed in southeast Saskatchewan is currently under investigation.

The Estevan Police Service continues to see an increase in call volumes and Criminal Code charges.

A GoFundMe campaign has been created to assist the Brasseur family of Midale.

The Estevan Fire Rescue Service recently received a few calls from the bylaw officer, who informed them about issues appearing because of the COVID-19 pandemic and affecting the fire safety in the city.

Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced 34 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Of the 34 cases reported Monday, 33 are a result of the outbreaks reported in the north or far north.

Saskatchewan has 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 467, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.

Sunday was a long day for most farmers in the area. Progress was being made on seeding in the Outram area as well as further west and in other fields around Estevan.