Estevan Mercury

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.

What will Saskatchewan be when it grows up? We're at 109 now, which means we are teenagers in country years. We're just getting started. Where we see our province going lately, doesn't make us feel comfortable.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce is seeking a few good men and women to serve on its board of directors for the next two years. Entering 2014, the chamber has just seven members serving on its board.

For the second straight year, the Estevan Apex Bruins have been knocked out of Saskatchewan Hockey Association provincials in the first round.