Estevan Mercury

The St. Joseph’s Healthcare Auxiliary has received a sizable head start as it fundraises for its latest commitment to the hospital. The auxiliary presented a cheque for $200,000 to the hospital on Wednesday morning.

There are 231 new cases of COVID-19 and 317 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on April 21, bringing the provincial total to 38,883 cases. One (1) case not previously reported was added to the Saskatoon total.

Most schools in the South East Cornerstone Public School Division and all schools in the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division will return to Level 2, in-class learning, effective April 26 as planned.

A date hasn’t been set yet, but owner Brad Dutton looks forward to the start of the 2021 golf season at the Hideout Golf Course, located at the Hidden Valley Golf and RV Resort.

Pro-Life Estevan and Area has sponsored three benches that will be located in Estevan parks this year, and they hope to have a few more in the future.

The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has been reaching out to communities in an effort to promote the importance of the oil and gas sector to the Canadian economy, and those efforts have come to Estevan.

Since the community won’t be able to have an in-person Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis (CF) History event this year, a local family is once again doing its part for the cause.

On Monday, B.C. announced the extension of all COVID-19 measures through the May long weekend. Alberta hardly lifted their restraints. Manitoba expanded their restrictions amid the third wave as well.

The search for military-time planes by Estevan's Lester Hinzman resulted in many interesting discoveries. With the help of other people, he was able to find dozens of Avro Ansons that were utilized for training purposes during the Second World War.

Last week the Government of Saskatchewan announced funding for the creation of a new early years family resource centre in Estevan, and it is planned to open as early as September.