Estevan Mercury

The severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect for Estevan has been lifted. The watch was issued Tuesday afternoon due to the potential for a strong thunderstorm to roll through the region Tuesday. But it was lifted Tuesday evening.

The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to invest in the improvement of rural roads through its Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program.

A pilot program developed in conjunction with Hockey Canada will be offered in two schools in the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division, including Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur, for the 2021-22 school year.

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in South East Zone 4 significantly dropped again. According to the May 18 COVID-19 update, there were 129 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with seven in the South East region.

The spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature was very different from what MLAs were used to in the past, but Estevan MLA Lori Carr is still pleased with what the Saskatchewan Party government was able to accomplish in the past few weeks.

Last week, two residents of the long-term care facility at St. Joseph's Hospital celebrated their 100th birthdays. They are 100 years old now! Unfortunately, I couldn't talk to them, but I spoke to people who've known them for years.

Hockey Canada has announced that the 2022 Centennial Cup national junior A hockey championship, presented by Tim Hortons, will still be held in Estevan. An announcement was made Tuesday that the 2022 edition of the event will occur at Affinity Place.

This week's flashback is from 2002. The annual Beef Open golf tournament was held mid-May, 2002, at the Estevan Woodlawn Golf Club.

​​Effective 8 a.m. May 18, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program for first doses moves to 16 years of age and older for the entire province, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.

Gatlin Haswell, left, and Rowan Haswell enjoyed a morning spent at the Estevan Skateboard and BMX Park on Sunday. It was among the activities they enjoyed outdoors in the Energy City on Sunday.