Estevan Mercury

After looking at some short-term and long-term options to fix its disintegrating streets, the City of Estevan has decided upon a solution that sits somewhere in the middle. And it's not going to be cheap for all involved.

The highs and lows that come with raising livestock on the Prairies is the subject of a new exhibit at the Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. The artist's reception for A Shepherd's Diary by Manitoba native Gerry Oliver was held Friday at the EAGM.

Although they have no interest in a sequel, the staff of the Woodlawn Regional Park will be ready if there is another flood in 2013.

A small but dedicated group of anglers and boaters gathered at the Elks Lodge last Thursday evening to discuss plans for the reopening of the Rafferty Marina boat launch this spring.

Three Estevan residents took part in the Saskatchewan Amateur Bodybuilding Association's novice championship in Moose Jaw on Saturday. Magdalena Pospiech led the contingent with two first-place finishes.

The Editor: For over 50 years the garbage collection in Estevan has been back alley pickup and street pickup for areas with no back alley. When Estevan Sanitation did the garbage collection there were never any issues.

Tenders will be released in the coming months for grading work on the Estevan truck bypass that will divert most of the commercial traffic travelling through Estevan.

Although it's hard to gauge at this point with snow still on the ground, the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club is likely looking at an opening date in the first half of May.

A 27-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in court on May 6 to answer to a charge of fraud of over $5,000 according to information provided by the Estevan Police Service (EPS) this past week.

The focus will be on the future this weekend for the Estevan Bruins. The team's annual spring camp is taking place at Spectra Place, with roughly 75 players expected to attend.