Estevan Mercury

A group that completed a safety course in March 1983, received their diplomas at the fire hall in mid-April. The eight week course was sponsored by Estevan branch of the Wildlife Federation.

There are 288 new cases of COVID-19 and 280 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on April 13, bringing the provincial total to 36,892 cases. There are two new deaths to report today.

A change to the Public Health Order will come into effect immediately limiting household bubbles to immediate households only for all of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority said in the press release Tuesday afternoon.

There might have been a few loud shouts of joy, or popping of champagne corks, or even deep sighs of relief in Estevan last Tuesday. After all, the provincial budget had an announcement that was long overdue.

Gayle Worsnop of Estevan captured this photos of these sparrows, house finches and more braving the snowstorm that struck Estevan. The snow started on Sunday afternoon and covered Estevan with several inches of snow.

SaskTel has announced plans to waive data overage charges from April 12-June 30, to further assist customers with online learning or those still working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of the Estevan Police Service were dispatched to a central Estevan hotel on Sunday after receiving a report of a 34-year-old male in medical distress due to a possible drug overdose.

Highway 39 from Estevan to Midale is open once again. The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure reported the reopening at 11:34 a.m. Tuesday. Also, mostof the travel not recommended advisories for the southeast have been lifted.

Highway 39 from Estevan to Midale has been closed. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure’s Highway Hotline reported the closure at 8:41 p.m. Monday night. Earlier, at 7:51 p.m.

This photo was taken in North Portal on Monday, showing the amount of snow that has covered the village. The snow started to fall on southeast Saskatchewan Sunday afternoon.