Estevan Mercury

The Estevan TS&M Bruins faced two of the worst teams in the Saskatchewan Bantam AA Hockey League on the weekend, and the results were predictable.

They did it the hard way, but the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins got back in the win column on the weekend with a pair of come-from-behind victories at home.

Last year's Rider Pride Hockey Challenge event in Estevan was cancelled, but there was an extra item of baggage this time around that made the wait worthwhile.

Paul Deren of Estevan was one of three Wa Wa Shriners who were appointed to their provincial governance board, joining the five previously elected members. All appointments are for a one-year term. The induction ceremony took place in Regina on Jan.

In the final month of 2013, Saskatchewan's busiest land port-of-entry between the United States and Canada at North Portal processed 20,150 travellers who were entering Canada at the Saskatchewan border point.

It was determined arresting officers acted with "reckless disregard" of Charter rights during an impaired driving arrest.

The penalty hearing for a dismissed Midale Central School educator has been set for Feb. 6 in Regina.

If the guests of honour hadn't already been in Weyburn on Saturday, the Rider Pride Hockey Challenge stop in Estevan very likely would have been cancelled for the second straight year.

We have heard a lot about the record crop harvested across the Canadian Prairies last fall. But concerns that the Canadian rail system would not be up to getting the record crop to port for export appear to be playing out.

It has been said that the best thing you can do in your life is volunteer. When it comes to giving our time, opportunities will only grow. Attaining accommodation in the Energy City is difficult.