Estevan Mercury

Sacred Heart School/École SacréCoeur (SHSC) has a new program they’re eager to begin. Their Hockey Canada Skills Academy (HSCA) is a hockey training program for students in Grades 5-8, accredited by Hockey Canada.

Pleasantdale School hosted a successful virtual People's Choice Art Show from June 2-7. For the second year in a row, the school opted for an online show for everyone's safety.

A new policy has been adopted by Estevan city council – one that they hope will bring a close to a recent issue.

It’s the news that CFL fans have been waiting to hear: the league is coming back in August.

The new meaningful art project by Darren Jones is now complete. Return Soldier – a wooden statue made out of an old poplar – is paying tribute to all men and women dedicating their lives to serving the country and defending others.

With a few exceptions, anyone who is 14 days past their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a time of exposure and is asymptomatic no longer has to isolate when named as a close contact of a COVID-19 positive person.

Families attending schools within the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division were advised on Thursday that wearing masks outdoors is no longer mandatory, but it is encouraged for use by students.

The Estevan Lions Club is looking for golfers and for sponsors for its CNIB Charity Golf Classic. The tournament will be held July 8 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.

The Estevan Public Library is encouraging families to read together while enjoying the outdoors by introducing a story walk at the Dennis Moore Centennial Park. As part of the story walk, laminated pages are set up throughout the park.

Last week Time came out featuring U.S. President Joe Biden on the cover, with Russian President Vladimir Putin reflected in his shades. The image was surrounded by headlines like Taking on Putin, The Autocrat's Game and Inside the Spy War.