Estevan Mercury

Pat Jeannot will be taking over the duties of principal at the largest school in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division when classes resume next September.

A review of public school facilities in southeast Saskatchewan is going to start with $50,000 in seed money allocated by the South East Cornerstone Public School Division.

The latest collision on Highway 39 has claimed the lives of two women. According to Weyburn RCMP, a two vehicle accident occurred at 2:40 Thursday afternoon half a kilometre north of Midale.

Unless the situation changes quickly, Estevan will not have an entry in the Saskota Baseball League this year. The city's senior team, the Tower Wolves, is struggling to find enough players and someone dedicated enough to run the team.

The Estevan Mermaids synchronized swimming club wrapped up their season on the weekend at the Sadie Caulder Knight provincials in Saskatoon. More than 50 members of the Mermaids competed, and the club took home 18 medals, including 10 gold.

Zone 1, representing southeast Saskatchewan, emerged victorious at the 2013 Sask First bantam tournament I Regina on the weekend. The annual showcase event features the top second-year bantams from eight zones across the province.

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.