Estevan Mercury

Pride is a simple word that takes on different interpretations on several fronts. Community pride is something we need to talk about this week dear diary.

By Norm Park [email protected] The cause of the CP train derailment in Estevan this spring, has pretty well been figured out, said Estevan's EMO safety co-ordinator Helen Forwald.

Two men face charges under the Customs Act after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Criminal Investigations Unit stopped them at the port of North Portal. Six charges were laid against the two individuals, in separate seizures.

The Estevan Tower Wolves capped off a resurgent season with a run to the semifinals in the Harbourne Cup playoffs.

Perhaps the amount is insignificant in the grand scheme. After all, a mere $65,000 drop in provincial funding for Estevan taken in context of the complete budget, is a drop in the bucket.

By Norm Park normpark@estevanmercury.

By Alex Coop [email protected] Despite a decrease in Estevan's overall crime severity last year, the Energy City's recently appointed police chief, Paul Ladouceur said the new numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.

Three separate domestic disputes attracted the attention of the Estevan Police Service personnel on the night of July 22. The first incident occurred at an apartment complex and EPS members said alcohol was a factor.

Two of the four feature races at Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday night were yellow-checkered finishes, and the other two went caution-free.

Last week, Sarah Fraske stepped into the ring and helped raise money for a good cause. The former Estevan resident fought for the welterweight boxing title at Aprons For Gloves' Restaurant Rumble held in Vancouver on July 23.