Estevan Mercury

Two residents from the long-term care facility at St. Joseph’s Hospital turned 100 years old last week. Selma Gall opened the week with her centennial on May 10, enjoying the cake brought by her son Harry Gall.

It was certainly a different format than it’s been in the past, but several students from the Estevan Comprehensive School earned medals at the recent high school Skills Canada provincials, which were held virtually this year.

It’s been a busy week for members of the Estevan Police Service, as they arrested multiple impaired drivers, and also laid charges for theft of a vehicle and assault with a weapon.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in elementary and high schools across the province in June. Delivery dates are currently being finalized with local education officials.

The severe thunderstorm watch that was in effect for Estevan has been lifted. The watch was issued Tuesday afternoon due to the potential for a strong thunderstorm to roll through the region Tuesday. But it was lifted Tuesday evening.

The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to invest in the improvement of rural roads through its Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program.

A pilot program developed in conjunction with Hockey Canada will be offered in two schools in the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division, including Sacred Heart School/École Sacré Coeur, for the 2021-22 school year.

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in South East Zone 4 significantly dropped again. According to the May 18 COVID-19 update, there were 129 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with seven in the South East region.

The spring sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislature was very different from what MLAs were used to in the past, but Estevan MLA Lori Carr is still pleased with what the Saskatchewan Party government was able to accomplish in the past few weeks.

Last week, two residents of the long-term care facility at St. Joseph's Hospital celebrated their 100th birthdays. They are 100 years old now! Unfortunately, I couldn't talk to them, but I spoke to people who've known them for years.