Estevan Mercury

Estevan area residents had their opportunity to show support for the STARS Air Ambulance on Friday afternoon.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) made three arrests on Saturday.

The heat warning that was in effect for southeast Saskatchewan has been lifted. Environment Canada lifted the warning at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, five days after the warning was issued. Temperatures eclipsed the 30 C mark on several days.

The severe thunderstorm watch for the Carlyle area is over. Environment Canada issued the watch at 3 p.m. Saturday afternoon. It was lifted at 8:53 p.m. Saturday night.

A local has cracked the dean’s list for academic excellence after the spring 2021 semester at South Dakota State University. Hunter Wallster, who is a student in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, made the list that was released on Wednesday.

There is one new case of COVID-19 to report in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan, according to the dashboard on the provincial government’s website for July 3.

A talented young student has been recognized for his submission through the Royal Canadian Legion’s posters, poems and essays competition, which is held each year in honour of Remembrance Day.

The City of Estevan has announced a couple of changes for the opening week of the playpark program next week. The Hillside and Rusty Duce paddling pools will be closed next week due to a delay in construction work.

One of the most exciting times in my life was when I started taking driver’s education classes. I loved being in the driver’s seat. One of the most uncomfortable times in my life was when my girls started taking driver’s education classes.