Estevan Mercury

Following what they described as a tumultuous year, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation have elected Patrick Maze of Regina, as their new president.

An updated drilling forecast released this afternoon by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada is reporting further declines in expected activity.

Andrew Ferrer of Houston, Texas was released from custody on April 27 in Estevan provincial court on a $3,000 cash recognizance.

Entrepreneurial students' edible cookie dough selling well

Traffic is steadily increasing at the Ceres Global Ag Corp’s Northgate Logistics Centre. Company officials informed the Mercury this past week that weekly grain shipments continue to leave the centre en route to American markets.

The Estevan Minor Hockey Association (EMHA) had their spring annual general meeting on April 22.

The Estevan Motor Speedway season opener will arrive with an afternoon race on May 2. President Lynn Trobert expects a great turn out for the first race of the season. “I expect a big crowd.

The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins are gearing up for their annual spring training camp this weekend and the coach expects to stick to the plan implemented the past couple of seasons.

The Southeast Legacy midget AAA Twins thumped the Weyburn Beavers 10-2 in an exhibition game on April 26 and they are ready for their season to begin.

“You know, every time I end up joining a group around here, I’m shocked at how these people in this city are willing to take on big jobs.