Estevan Mercury

Following a spirited debate in council, the City of Estevan is moving forward with plans to construct a new bio-solids building in 2014. A tender package for the much-delayed facility was presented at the March 17 regular meeting of council.

To many, the delivery of the 2014 budget was a somewhat lacklustre event as the provincial government largely held the line on spending as it deals with decreasing revenues.

Staff at the Estevan Public Library is looking to spruce up library space, making it both more inviting and comfortable. To do that, the library is looking toward the public to help make the space around the books one that everyone can enjoy.

City council has passed a motion that will allow residents to have their say about whether or not to continue placing fluoride in our water.

The open seat on Estevan city council has drawn a significant amount of interest. Five people have filed their paperwork in an effort to fill the spot left vacant when former Councillor Chris Istace quit after moving to B.C.

The business community in Estevan may be strong, but it is not without its challenges.

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division had been hoping that a badly needed capital project in Weyburn would have been included in last week's provincial budget, but alas, it wasn't.

She said she had been thinking about running for a seat at the Estevan City Council table for some time and felt now was an opportune time to test the local political waters.

There was a time when Estevan city council was can't miss viewing. With the mayor and councillors of the day constantly sparring with each other, council became a bi-weekly soap opera. It wasn't exactly Dallas, but it was pretty darn fun to watch.

Four cadets who have achieved the rank of Sergeant in the Estevan Wylie-Mitchell Air Cadet Squadron now share one more thing in common, they are recipients of the bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.