Estevan Mercury

During Banned Book Week we can all take time to appreciate the importance of free thought and connecting with worlds beyond our borders. It's important to understand that books are still banned in this accepting world of ours.

With a three-goal lead halfway through the third period, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins looked like they were on their way to winning back-to-back games to start the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

The official registration numbers aren't going to be recorded until the end of this month, but as of mid-September, there is a clear indication of slight increases in school enrollments in Estevan and area schools.

On Sept. 17, the helipad at St. Joseph's Hospital became certified by Transport Canada, marking it as the first certified helipad in the province.

Finding consistency is usually one of the biggest challenges when dealing with a team of young kids, and for the Estevan Sherritt Coal Miners, Saturday was a prime example of that.

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.