Estevan Mercury

The Estevan Prairie Mud peewee A Bruins went into double overtime to defeat the Weyburn Red Wings in their two-game, total-goals, provincial playoff series on Feb. 28. Despite losing 6-3 in game, the 5-1 lead helped Estevan win the series 8-7.

The Editor, Like many of us, I read the story of Gail and Jim Sack, who nearly lost their lives to carbon monoxide poisoning, and was relieved that the North Battleford couple was found by a family member and saved.

The Estevan Century 21 bantam A Bruins dropped Game 2 of their two-game, total-goals provincial playoff series against Swift Current. Entering the game on Feb 28., the Bruins trailed 8-7, but fell 7-1 in the home loss.

The Editor, In the wake of the deadly attacks on military officers in Quebec and on Parliament Hill last October, we must consider how to best protect Canadians from modern terrorist threats while safeguarding our values.

All Things Considered

One can appreciate the fact our provincial government has recently embarked on what we hope will be a short-lived era of austerity.

The Estevan Westmoreland peewee AA Bruins has the edge in round one of their playoff series after they defeated Moose Jaw 4-3 on March 1. Moose Jaw held Estevan scoreless in the first period and led 1-0 after 20 minutes.

A report on progress being made regarding efficiencies in the delivery of health care in the Sun Country Health Region became part of the agenda on Feb. 25 when the board of directors held their monthly open business session.

Athletes from the Estevan Sharks water polo club will be competing with Team Sask. in the Alberta Open later in the month.

It was an afternoon of guest presentations at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division regular monthly business meeting on Feb. 26.