Estevan Mercury

It's not the presents, it's the presence. It's about the people not the gifts. I know we'll have a hard time convincing the youngsters, but I am a firm believer.

According to figures collected by the provincial Ministry of Health, Estevan enjoyed a modest population boom in 2013.

There was an array of erratic and illegal activities in the Energy City during the past week that led to the need for police intervention. On Dec.

Facing injuries and having to make some lineup changes, Estevan Apex Bruins head coach Dalton Giblett put a new line together on Saturday.

The investigation into the fire that caused significant damage to T&T Repair on Dec. 10 is continuing. The Estevan Fire Rescue Service was alerted to the blaze shortly after 7 a.m.

It took a little longer than usual, but United Way Estevan has reached its fundraising goal for 2013. President Dawn Schell said the organization climbed over the $350,000 mark on Nov. 26.

When the acting provincial auditor filed her report with the legislature last week, there was one note within it that singled out the Sun Country Health Region as having a weakness in medication management at the Weyburn and Estevan hospitals.

A man facing drug trafficking charges will serve no jail time following a sentencing session at Estevan provincial court on Monday.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials at the North Portal port of entry were pleased to see their efforts at preventing sexual exploitation of children were paying off this past month with the completion of some court cases that focused on t

It was a bit of a downer this week to learn that local support for such things as the Salvation Army Kettle and mail out campaigns and the Angel Tree campaign were lagging in comparison with last year.