Estevan Mercury

Although the number of players taking part wasn't quite as high as they would like, the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs got a look at their returning players last week at their spring camp.

On May 28, Estevan Police Service personnel were asked to look into a report of a theft of two iPods taken from a couple of 17-year-old students while they were attending a gym class. An investigation has been opened into the incident.

Nolan Rohatyn's second shot on the final hole of the weekend proved to be the difference-maker.

This is the time of year when the need for a local food bank is most pronounced and yet this is also the season when general interest in stocking their shelves is at its lowest point.

Riley Emmel knew one of the best was chasing him down, but he didn't panic. Emmel held off Ed Turnbull down the stretch for his first career victory in the modified feature on Saturday at Estevan Motor Speedway.

It was relay week at Sacred Heart/Sacré Coeur School last week, capped off with the Mini Relay for Life. The school hosted events and fundraisers from Monday to Friday, with the mini relay held on May 31.

It was a meeting of the spiritual minds when dignitaries within the United Church of Canada visited the Energy City over the weekend.

The federal government recently announced changes to the temporary foreign worker program, but while other areas may see more harsh restrictions, businesses in Estevan will continue to have quite a bit of freedom.

Although he may not have shown it on the field of play, former Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Bryan Illerbrun is being remembered as a compassionate person who wanted to help others.