Estevan Mercury

The Estevan Public Library (EPL) always has some unique programs and services they offer to the community. This time of the year, they are supplying something that's on almost everyone's shopping list – seeds.

The Carnduff RCMP detachment keeps navigating through the pandemic and serving the community. Detachment commander Sgt. Warner Ignatiuk said that most of their work was in line with how it's always been before COVID-19 hit the province last March.

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division has provided an update on operations at some of its schools amid the recent number of COVID-19 cases in parts of the southeast.

A new team is going to play an important role in how the Estevan Police Service (EPS) responds to mental health calls moving forward.

Due to the continued uncertainty surrounding large gathering restrictions, the upcoming Gord Bamford #Rednek Music Festival tour date scheduled for June 12 at Affinity Place has been cancelled.

There are 183 new cases of COVID-19 and 238 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on May 12, bringing the provincial total to 43,673 cases.

The Government of Saskatchewan’s approach to reopening the province should be described as measured, methodical and patient. And that’s likely what they were aiming for. It’s obviously not going to make everyone happy.

Effective 8 a.m. on May 12, eligibility in the provincial age-based immunization program moves to 26 years of age and older, except for residents living in the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, where it remains at age 18 and older.

The Radiothon for Life is just weeks away and this year the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation's big fundraiser will be raising money for the all-new outpatient centre, which is set to open towards the end of 2021.

Local artist Deanna Brown's first colouring book became available through Amazon on May 5. The Ultimate Mandala offers over 300 unique, stress-relieving and charming designs to be coloured, enjoyed and potentially turned into decoration pieces.