Estevan Mercury

Slowly but surely, the City of Estevan's consultation meetings are gathering some momentum. After attracting two people in 2009 and eight in 2010, the 2011 spring meeting drew over 20 people to the small Legion Hall last Wednesday evening.

Although they will be returning to their classrooms on Friday, Saskatchewan teachers stated they will be withdrawing their voluntary services beginning Monday, May 30.

Team South put on a clinic in the fourth quarter to win the 27th annual Ed Henick Senior Bowl 37-21 over Team North on Monday.

She's finished her training and brought a prestigious award back to Estevan as a result of her efforts and Const. Danielle Stephany is now a proud member of the Estevan Police Service (EPS).

It isn't happening overnight, but the Southeast Legacy Twins are slowly making progress. The midget club lost three of four games at the annual midget selects ID tournament in Moose Jaw over the weekend, but showed glimpses of potential.

The fifth annual Sam's Barrel Extravaganza barrel racing competition was held on the weekend in Bienfait.

Dear Bill, Congratulations on your recent hiring as the next president of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

As has become a hallmark of their squad in recent years, the Estevan Tower Wolves will again be infused with young players this season. Of 16 players on the 2011 roster, only two are in their 30s - player-coach Devin Aspinall and B.J. O'Handley.

He may be from Weyburn and play for the hated Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but Brendon LaBatte has embraced the scene at Estevan Motor Speedway over the years.