Estevan Mercury

It has been said more than once, including in this space over the years, that government decisions influence agricultural commodity prices at least as much as weather patterns and crop yields.

We all enjoy the feeling of being in control, the feeling that whatever is happening to us or is going to happen to us will do so because of choices and actions that we make.

The Estevan RCMP detachment is looking to expand its community presence by taking advantage of a new pilot program in planting community constables into the service.

Thirty-eight years after he first put on the uniform, Chief Del Block is retiring from the Estevan Police Service.

The Estevan United Way campaign for 2013 got another $10,299 richer last week when corporate officers of Ensign Canada Drilling appeared with a big cheque in the amount of over $117,000 to be shared among various agencies.

The CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins were held off the board for only the second time all season on Saturday, dropping a 2-0 decision to the Kindersley Klippers.

An argument that escalated at a fast food restaurant in the city on Feb. 14 involved two adult patrons.

Saskatchewan is a unique province. In fact all 10 provinces and three territories are unique and that is why our country is so wonderfully adept at taking on all types of challenges.

Anyone who has had to proofread my contributions to this paper on a weekly basis will know that I, as do all writers, have certain faults that keep repeating themselves.

Many Estevan athletes have already gotten their first taste of action at the 2014 Saskatchewan Winter Games in Prince Albert. The synchronized swimming events are in full swing and Estevan athletes make up the majority of the South East synchro team.