Estevan Mercury

There is a lot to celebrate this weekend, and for those who have fond memories of time in Woodlawn Regional Park, the grand re-opening may be the biggest reason of all to party.

Estevan City Council has decided to bite the bullet and will move forward with a curbside recycling and garbage program.

Two educators who were recently recognized for taking their roles beyond expectations were special guest presenters at the South East Cornerstone Public School Division's board of trustees meeting June 20.

It's not quite what groups in the city have been asking for, but the provincial government has announced a section of Highway 39 will be twinned.

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division trustees scanned their proposed budget on June 20 when they gathered for their regular public business session and came to the conclusion that they have some challenges waiting in the wings.

At long last, Estevan is taking a leap aboard the recycling train. After years of makeshift programs and false starts, the members of city council passed a motion Monday night to create a full-scale recycling program.

The Editor: We know many residents of SE Saskatchewan support Souris Valley Theatre and believe in the importance of live, professional theatre. We know many of you are delighted that our little theatre in Woodlawn Park is operational again.

The Estevan Bruins added some insurance between the pipes last week as one of three roster moves. The club acquired 20-year-old goaltender Matt Gibney from the Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League for future considerations.

A successful synchronized swimming season for Mackenzie Dahl of the Estevan Mermaids was topped off last week when she earned the right to attend the Top 10 summer camp program run by Synchro Saskatchewan.

Preparing to go to jail for an impaired driving conviction and several other charges, an Estevan man refused the Impaired Driver Treatment Program.