Estevan Mercury

The Editor: Each year thousands of injuries and many deaths could be prevented if more Canadians picked up the phone before digging. Enbridge, along with many business and government partners have declared April as "Safe Digging Month.

It was a sea of pink that took to Estevan's downtown, marching in waves against bullies in all areas of our lives.

Every few years the same topic surfaces for city council consideration and every time it does, there are imperfect solutions suggested which means the topic will continue to arise until a solid policy emerges.

Plans are already well underway for a mini Relay for Life event at Westview School in Estevan thanks to a few ambitious ECS students and a willing elementary school partner.

There is still no date set for a possible inquest into the Dec. 19-20, 2011 death of Bradley Stephen Stadey, formerly of Thunder Bay, who died while in custody at the Estevan Police Service.

Two members of the Estevan Comprehensive School Elecs made history last spring, and now Chris Strongeagle is following in their footsteps. Strongeagle committed to the Regina Rams' football program last week for the upcoming season.

For 16 days in March, the Estevan and District Music Festival showcased the community's established talent, as well as young, up-and-coming musical stars.

Alas, once again I am unable to focus on any one topic, so dear diary, it's two circuits around the playground for us.

After numerous Charter arguments, a local man was found to be not guilty of impaired driving.