Estevan Mercury

Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) crews were called out several times in the past few days. Friday afternoon at about 5:30 p.m., firefighters were alerted to a commercial fire alarm. It went off in the central part of Estevan.

Members of the Estevan Police Service arrested a few impaired drivers on the weekend. Police arrested a 47-year-old man from Bienfait on July 9. He was charged for impaired driving and operating a vehicle while over .

Environment Canada has lifted the severe thunderstorm watch for the Estevan area. The agency issued the watch at 4:16 p.m. and lifted it at 10:39 p.m.

Estevan area residents are going to have the chance to mark the end of COVID-19 restrictions in style.

All public health measures in Saskatchewan have now been lifted.

The Estevan Humane Society desperately needs to see some adoptions happening in the near future. The local non-kill shelter is filled to capacity with both cats and dogs. "We currently have seven dogs here. And our kennels are all full of dogs.

After a week of a break, South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan, reported one new case of COVID-19 on July 10, according to daily update. After one recovery, there are two active cases remaining in the area.

Many local anglers and guests are taking advantage of the Saskatchewan free fishing weekend. Despite heat, Rafferty Marina was busy Saturday afternoon with several dozens of boats on the water. The provincial free fishing will continue on Sunday.