Estevan Mercury

The Editor: In the October 17 issue of The Mercury , a letter was written regarding the lack of good customer service that seems to be the trend as of late. I agree wholeheartedly with the writer.

With the health minister appearing as the guest speaker at MLA Doreen Eagles' fundraising dinner last week, it was the Energy City's health-care needs that took centre stage.

Not having seen the fine details surrounding the provincial government's current Plan for Growth strategy, it is somewhat difficult to elicit a more concise critique on the subject.

Bruins defenceman Tyler Kauk is headed to Calgary in a few days to attend the main camp for Canada West for this year's World Junior A Challenge. Kauk, 19, was one of seven SJHL players on the camp roster announced last night.

After playing seven matches over two days, the Estevan Comprehensive School senior boys' volleyball team came away from their home tournament with a third place finish.

The Editor: The fact that the leisure centre is almost inaccessible to many seniors seems to be of no concern whatsoever to the powers that be in this city.

One day after a gut-wrenching loss, the CanElson Drilling Estevan Bruins made sure they put it behind them and finished the weekend with a victory.

News and notes from the Oct. 15 regular meeting of Estevan city council

The Estevan Apex Bruins scored 13 goals in two games on the weekend to pick up a pair of wins in South Saskatchewan Minor Hockey League action.

An Estevan family has been recognized for their tireless work on behalf of the Canadian Diabetes Association.