Estevan Mercury

A group of Big Dogs players took their game to the annual provincial lacrosse spectacle known as the all-star game.

The 2011 edition of Estevan Idol and Estevan Junior Idol was once again a success. Because of wet conditions, the competitions were moved into the Civic Auditorium.

Things had settled down almost to a routine by Thursday morning, if you can refer to an emergency shelter situation as routine.

Memphis White, 9, has recently received a bike from Kinsmen Telemiracle, and he couldn't be happier about it. "The handle bars are really easy to steer," he said, showing off the bike he received a week ago.

Music is a bit of a funny thing, but like most things, the more you work the more rewarding it is. Recent conversations with some Generation Xers has helped me realize something I kind of already knew: they don't care for today's music.

They were allowed to go back to their homes last Friday, but while they were being temporarily housed in the Souris Valley Aquatic and Leisure Centre last week, Lisa Caul, Corey Hann and Thomas Bourgeois found the experience interesting.

Mass Spider Killing Caused Spring Flooding

Maureen Curtis

The Estevan Fair proved to be an oasis among the tumult for a number of residents last week. Despite poor weather and ongoing concerns due to flooding in the area, almost 7,000 people strolled through the turnstiles during the three-day event.