Estevan Mercury

Local women packed Spectra Place on Saturday for the first Estevan Ladies' Night and Bridal Show.

Persistence paid off for the Oxbow Black Knights on Saturday.

Dylan Smith netted a hat trick, including the winning goal into an empty net, to lead the Estevan Bruins to a 6-5 win over the Melfort Mustangs Friday night at Spectra Place.

Estevan hairstylist finishes in Top 10 in England

Before we start, I'd like to say that this column might offend you. If you are the kind of person who enjoys putting decals on your vehicle, then probably don't read any further.

Those born on Oct. 31, 2011 share one special thing in common: they are collectively the seven billionth people on the planet. The world welcomed the seven billionth person on Monday, which for some was a big deal.

One of Canada's top selling bands will be in Estevan this February. As was first reported in The Mercury Nov. 2, the City of Estevan said it was in negotiations to bring what they described as a major concert to Spectra Place.

It was a hollow victory, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders will take it. In their final home game of the 2011 season, the Riders dominated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 19-3 on a windy, cold day at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday.