Estevan Mercury

A set of boots, some plywood, and old pieces of taxidermy were on display at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum in hopes of creating conversation among those in attendance.

The smart meters, apparently, weren't that smart. They also were dangerous. They are being replaced by the not so smart, but reliable electrical meters we had before.

By Norm Park [email protected] There is new on-site management in place at the Estevan Shoppers Mall.

"He looked pretty green on the first tee this morning. I wasn't sure he'd make the whole round," said Brock Simpson, second-place finisher in the annual Woodlawn Classic golf tournament, talking about the winner Anthony Melle.

Practices have begun this week for a new season of minor football in Estevan. Estevan's teams, the atom Sherritt Coal Miners and peewee Century 21 Chargers, are preparing to begin their seasons later this month.

This year's Woodlawn Classic horse race winner, Nolan Rohatyn, saved his best shot for the last hole.

Despite how vulnerable they may seem, residents are being strongly encouraged to walk away from any abandoned animals they may encounter this summer.

Estevan is growing more multicultural, and so is their police force. The Estevan Police Service has enrolled Muhammid Khan, 28, who in 2011, graduated from the University of Regina with a degree in Justice Studies.

Estevan administration says the financial statements presented to council on July 21 show the City is moving in the right direction. There may just be a few more years of debt payments before Estevan will see a true surplus budget.

The Estevan Traffic Committee has been resurrected, and it won't be working at cross purposes to the Estevan Board of Police Commissioners, according to a member who serves on both committees.