Estevan Mercury

Though the doctor situation in Estevan is still imperfect, optimism remains high for those charged with bringing new physicians into the fold.

Estevan Police Service (EPS) members were engaged in a busy week of maintaining the law and responding to a variety of mishaps and misdeeds within the community. On Sept.

Ronald McKechney's stellar baseball career was recognized recently. The Bienfait native was among this year's inductees to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, with the 29th annual induction ceremony taking place last month in Battleford.

The season has begun for the collection of volleyball teams representing Estevan Comprehensive School. The high school is fielding six teams this year: boys and girls squads in the senior, junior and freshman categories.

Despite getting a late start on their planning, the organizers of the 2013 Collage Multicultural Festival have put together a strong lineup for this year's event.

A Saskatchewan author is touring the province promoting homegrown and largely unknown stories. Regina's Deana Driver made a stop in Estevan last week as part of her fall tour promoting the importance of stories to Saskatchewan students.

A former Estevan city councillor is now facing charges of fraud and theft relating to alleged incidents with a former employer.

The details surrounding a contract that will move Aquistore into SaskPower's hands are coming together rapidly said Neil Wildgust, acting CEO for the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), the current owners of the assets.

The Estevan Bruins filled their vacant captaincy not long before their season opener on Thursday, selecting Tanner Froese to wear the C. The right winger from Estevan is entering his third and final season with the team.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Saskatchewan, including here in Estevan, issued what is being called a shocking number of tickets during a two-day blitz last week.