Estevan Mercury

For the second straight day, there is one new case of COVID-19 to report in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan. There are now four active cases of the virus in Zone 4.

The Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has shown its support for baseball in Estevan. The legion presented a cheque for $5,000 to Estevan Minor Baseball Saturday, during the U13 AA provincial championships happening in the city.

Mel Murray was a big part of baseball in Estevan for decades. He taught the game to kids and helped them find their passion for sport, guided them to provincial titles, and he was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

There is one new case of COVID-19 and one new recovery in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan, according to the province’s daily COVID-19 report for July 24. There are now three active cases of the virus in South East Zone 4.

A local hockey product has been selected in the NHL’s Entry Draft. Estevan’s Maximus Wanner was picked in the seventh round, 212th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers in Saturday’s portion of the draft.

A year-end tournament was held recently for teams in the U14 division of the Estevan Girls Softball Association. A round-robin was held last Saturday at the Pleasantdale Softball Diamonds for the four teams entered.

Estevan Minor Baseball (EMB) recognized one of its long-time volunteers Friday.

After a two-year absence, the annual Figgy Messer Price Cup made its return to the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course last weekend.

A Midale resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Norma Barber turned 100 on July 17. A resident of Mainprize Manor, her family and friends joined her to mark the occasion on July 17 at the 39ers Senior Centre in Midale.

The City of Estevan will have a fall city-wide registration night this year. The annual event will take place on Sept. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., along the walking track at Affinity Place.