Estevan Mercury

The City of Estevan is seeking the public’s input regarding the transition away from conventional coal-fired power.

Estevan city council used technology so it could have its monthly meeting Monday night. Mayor Roy Ludwig, city manager Jeff Ward and city clerk Judy Pilloud were in council chambers, and observing social distancing.

The Warm Welcome Kitchen has voted to extend its season. The kitchen’s board met Monday night and decided that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they should continue with their suppers for at least another month.

Chris Lewgood says he wasn’t surprised that he was dismissed by the Estevan Bruins last week. The club announced on April 15 that Lewgood had been “relieved of his duties” after serving as the head coach and general manager since 2013.

The Estevan Salvation Army's Food Bank has received a very significant donation. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Estevan branch stepped forward with a donation of $2,000 in groceries.

The 1300-block of Second Street in Estevan will be closed overnight and into tomorrow due to a water break. The road was closed starting on Monday morning because of the break, with no through traffic allowed.

Saskatchewan has one new case of COVID-19, the Saskatchewan Health Authority reported April 20, bringing the total to 316 reported cases. All cases are confirmed. Seventy-four of the 316 reported cases, or 23.4 per cent, are considered active.

Spring is here, the weather is getting warmer and warmer and the summer season is just around the corner.

The United Way Estevan announced Monday that it has received a grant for $50,000 from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

Friday night saw some Estevan residents leaving their apartments in a hurry due to a fire alarm. The call came in at about 7 p.m. and the Estevan Fire Rescue Service crews were immediately dispatched to the scene.