Estevan Mercury

Local hockey fans will have a couple of reasons to cheer for the newest team in the NHL. The Seattle Kraken held their expansion draft on Wednesday, and selected two defencemen from Carlyle who played hockey extensively in the southeast region.

The Carnduff RCMP has provided an update on the missing person case involving Nathan Rubbert, the 38-year-old man who was last seen on July 18.

The editor: The House of Commons has passed Bill C-206, an Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farm fuel), introduced by Conservative Member of Parliament Philip Lawrence in February 2020.

A talented young softball player from southeast Saskatchewan has committed to play at a higher level for the 2021-22 school year. Morgan Walter, a centrefielder and middle infielder, will play for the McCook Community College Indians in McCook, Neb.

The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is set to start renovations, which will make their hall accessible for everyone.

Renovations continue at the Estevan Market Mall and more exciting changes are coming.

Estevan’s Playparks have been a valuable service to the community for decades, and should be a source of pride. Generations of children have grown up with the opportunity to enjoy some crafts in the morning, and go for a swim in the afternoon.

Fifty trap shooters from across Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. attended the 100th annual Saskatchewan Provincial Trapshooting Championships, held in Swift Current from July 7-11. Estevan was well represented.

Two Estevan athletes have secured spots on the boys 15 and under provincial basketball team. Colton Isaacs and Noah Mvula are high schoolers who are taking their basketball career to the next level.

A new business in the community is looking forward to adding to downtown Estevan, and being part of a growing industry. Peace of Mind Cannabis opened on July 9.