Estevan Mercury

The number of active cases of COVID-19 in South East Zone 4 dropped once again. According to the May 16 COVID update, there were 167 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with 14 in the South East region.

For the second time this month, a walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic was held in Estevan. The clinic, which happened at the Estevan Church of God, started at 10 a.m. May 16 and continued until 4 p.m.

The Estevan Bruins have the winners for their Certified Energy Services Chase the Ace 50-50 progressive jackpot. Todd Brandow pulled the ace of spades Saturday night at the Beef Bar.

The May 15 COVID-19 update for Saskatchewan shows that there have been 196 new cases of the virus diagnosed in Saskatchewan, including 13 in the South East. Twelve of those new cases are in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan.

Editor's Note: This is the latest article in our Co-op Cares series. It celebrates organizations that do great things in communities where the Southern Plains Co-op operates.

A $37 million partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan and the rural municipalities (RMs) of Souris Valley, Lake Alma, Surprise Valley and Laurier is leading to the upgrade of Highways 18 and 28.

Age eligibility for first dose drops to 20 on Sunday

Estevan Bruins’ forward Caleb Petrie has made the final three in the SJHL’s RBC Community Ambassador competition. Petrie was chosen as the Bruins’ representative for the 2021 honour, as each team selected one player to be their nominee.

As the world navigates its way through this pandemic, we are all doing our best to adapt. For the past year, we have all experienced a lack of physical connection due to gathering restrictions.