Estevan Mercury

Estevan will be getting a second new head in its protective services division, following the upcoming retirement of Fire Rescue Services Chief Ron Tocker.

Some opposition to a proposed development by Wilhelm Construction Services Inc. was expressed to Estevan City council during a public hearing in council chambers at the June 30 regular meeting of council.

There are certain days every week where it seems the dirt, dust and grime easily wins the battle for our attention in the Energy City.

Despite the floods that continue to pound communities and farms in southern Saskatchewan, some crops surrounding Weyburn and Estevan remain stable. Others are facing serious problems.

It may have been a rough night for local modified drivers, but that didn't take the shine off what was an exceptional night of racing at Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday.

Arkansas driver wins on first two nights of mod tour

Change is inevitable, and the City of Estevan has seen its fair share in the past year. As part of a wave of new faces and minds at City Hall, Estevan's newest addition is the head of the public works office.

There is the Bank of Canada and every country has their version of that except Russia, where they have the Bank of Putin. The International Monetary Fund takes care of the mixing of currencies and businesses across borders.

Record rainfall, closed highways, flooded basements, evacuation orders they all came to reality late last month and the first couple of days of this month, evoking memories of similar situations in 2011.

The Southeast Legacy Twins played arguably the best ball of their season on the weekend, winning a tournament in Medicine Hat. The midget baseball team edged the Calgary Rockies 3-2 in the final on a walk-off single by Garret Fitzpatrick.