Estevan Mercury

When Leah Mertz signed up to be the 2020 Saskatchewanderer, she could not imagine a worldwide pandemic putting a halt on the traditional government program that has been taking place over the last decade.

A weekly salute to the care providers at St. Joseph’s Hospital of Estevan. An Emmanuel Health Facility.

Two fraud complaints were reported to the Estevan Police Service on April 14, in which a suspect emailed the complainants in an attempt to blackmail them into sending money.

Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday during the daily COVID-19 update the province will be extending the state of emergency another two weeks and also elaborated on plans for reopening Saskatchewan.

Bruin president explains why Lewgood was dismissed Cutline: Chris Lewgood The Estevan Bruins are looking for a new head coach and general manager (GM).

Editor’s note: The following article is adapted by Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association executive director Steve Nixon, adapted from an article by Judy Patrick with the New York Press Association.

Saskatchewan has three new, confirmed cases of COVID-19, as of April 15, bringing the provincial total to 304. Eighteen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 205.

Carlyle RCMP is asking for public’s assistance. According to the information distributed through the Saskatchewan Crime Watch Advisory network, equipment was stolen from a garage by Manor.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Wednesday the temporary reduction of service hours at certain ports of entry (POE) along the Canada-U.S. border. These COVID-19 related measures are temporary.

Hillcrest School is seeking donations for its emergency fund, so that it can continue to assist families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.