Estevan Mercury

There are 115 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 18, bringing the provincial total to 31,085 cases. One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.

An Estevan woman is going to chronicle her Métis roots and her family’s experiences, during a Zoom webinar that will be hosted by Southeast Newcomer Services.

The boards of education for the Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have approved the 2021-22 school year calendar that will be used by both divisions.

No change for employees or operations in the transition

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Vaccine Delivery Plan with the introduction of booking eligibility online and by phone for residents 67 years and older.

The Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) members dealt with the first wildland fire of 2021 on Wednesday. The call came in at about 1:30 p.m. The fire occurred southwest of the city in the RM of Estevan.

Covenant Energy, a Saskatchewan-based renewable fuel innovator, is pleased to provide an update on its planned renewable diesel facility.

Cheers: Cheers to all drivers who stopped on King Street and Souris Avenue North when a woman’s little dog got away. A very special thank you to the woman who stopped and helped the dog’s owner catch the dog and ensure they crossed the street safely.

The Carievale 4-H Beef Club hosted the District 41 public speaking competition on March 13. It was run very differently this year due to COVID-19 protocols, with 21 speakers over two sessions.

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities covered a number of different topics related to rural life during their annual spring convention and trade show, which was held via Zoom on March 9 and 10.