Estevan Mercury

A local family appeared before Estevan city council last month to discuss the recent expansion of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) building, and how it has affected their home.

It was a day that so many in the Estevan area had been waiting for: the end of public health restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions were lifted on Sunday, 16 months after the first measures were put in place.

Southeast Saskatchewan 4-H clubs held a successful Rotary 4-H Regional Show and Sale on July 6-8 at the Estevan Exhibition Grounds.

Emilia Ogdanska of Estevan was eager to be outside on Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful day in the Estevan area, giving people reason to enjoy the outdoors.

Long Creek Railroad, which is a 70-kilometre short line railroad operating from Tribune to Estevan, has been saluted for its safety record.

I couldn’t think of a better group of people to be with on the first day free of public health measures, or as most of us called them, restrictions.

The Saskatchewan Police Commission has been tasked with investigating workplace-related concerns at the Estevan Police Service (EPS), according to a news release issued July 8.

Due to a water break on Fourth Street, the 1000 and 1100 blocks do not have water at this time. Crews are presently on scene repairing the break. The affected area is west of the blocks that have had a water main replacement.

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in South East Zone 4 is down to two, after another recovery, according to the provincial daily report for July 13.

The Estevan U18 AA Brewers ran their winning streak to 12 games with four wins on the weekend. Up first was a sweep of the Saskatoon Athletics Saturday at Mets Stadium, winning 11-6 and 3-2.