Estevan Mercury

With winter weather now upon us, SaskPower has issued some advisory notes to help consumers deal with the strong winds, freezing rains, snowfalls and the ensuing challenges they all pose.

The transportation systems in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division are undergoing some changes said Larry Ursu, manager of transportation services for the division.

The Estevan Mercury is sponsoring a Teddy Bear Toss, in support of the Salvation Army, for the third straight year. People are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins game against the Kindersley Klippers on Dec.

The United Way Estevan continues to look for donations in their quest to reach their goal for the 2015 campaign. The organization has received about $331,000 for this year’s campaign.

Students at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute and Southeast College got a firsthand account of the dangers that can arise if the proper precautions are not taken to avoid workplace injuries.

Four Estevan couples found themselves in Paris last week when the terrorist attacks were being launched, but fortunately for them they were on the other side of the city.

The participants at Estevan Diversified Services (EDS) have used their talents to help a couple of causes.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is on Dec. 6. The day marks the anniversary of the murders of 14 women in 1989 at École Polytechnique de Montréal.

This year’s edition of the Kinette Craft and Trade Show had an excellent turnout of consumers and exhibitors said Jessica Jansen, who assumed the lead role for the organization this year.

One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries following an accident on the morning of Nov. 19.