Estevan Mercury

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced that more people will be eligible to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, starting June 7. Effective 8 a.m.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) apprehended a couple of impaired drivers in separate incidents on Saturday.

The heat warning that was in effect for southeast Saskatchewan has been lifted. Environment Canada lifted the warning at 3:09 a.m. Sunday. Temperatures surpassed 30 C for several consecutive days.

Young people were able to learn about the value of bicycle safety during a free bicycle safety clinic hosted by the Estevan Family Resource Centre on Saturday at Royal Heights Veterans’ Memorial Park.

The repair work that will be taking place on the City of Estevan’s water tower this year will not result in the elimination of one of its most recognizable features.

A long-time driver in the Estevan Motor Speedway’s (EMS) hobby stock division is excited to have a new race car, and he believes it should extend his racing career.

For the third time in the last five days, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan, according to the daily report for June 5. There are 34 active cases in Zone 4, which is down five from June 4.

A portion of Perkins Street, from First Street to Fifth Avenue, is closed Saturday due to a water main break. Please follow signage for route recommendations. Households in the area may notice lower water pressure until repairs have been completed.

Another sign that summer is coming has arrived in Estevan: spray parks are open for the season. The splash pads at Royal Heights Veterans Memorial Park, Padwick Park and the Dennis Moore Centennial Park opened for the season on Friday.