Estevan Mercury

Landon Woodruff is a big believer in the importance of hearing for people’s quality of life. And he knows from experience – he has had hearing loss since he was a baby.

We all know how tough the COVID-19 pandemic has been on kids due to the lost opportunities they have suffered in the past 14 months.

One of the most important fundraisers of the year for the St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation is now underway. The Radiothon for Life began at 6 a.m. on May 26 and will continue until 6 p.m.

Mary’s Little Lambs pre-school has been able to place the finishing touches on its 2020-21 year. The school’s spring concert and graduation ceremony was held on May 13.

The Estevan Motor Speedway (EMS) is looking forward to the green flag waving on its 2021 season. The track will host its season opening program on Sunday night, starting at 6 p.m.

Employees with the public works division with the City of Estevan have been busy with the traditional spring activities, and were recently part of the Operation Clean Sweep Clean-up Campaign.

Darren Jones – the man who created popular local monuments like the Estevan Soldiers' Tree and Forever in the Clouds, along with tributes to local sports and industries and a number of gorgeous private projects – is paying a visit again.

Let's talk newspapers again. This column was inspired by articles by Edmund Lee and Nicholas Kulish, published in one of the Sunday Business editions of the New Your Times, brought to my attention by Gerry Fichtemann.

The 10th annual Dr. Neil Howard Dog Jog is a go. With all the restrictions in mind, the Estevan Humane Society opted for the virtual format for their big annual fundraiser, but they are sure it will be as entertaining as it's always been.

After more than a year of speculation, it’s official: the 2022 Centennial Cup national junior A hockey championship, presented by Tim Hortons, is staying in Estevan.