Estevan Mercury

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.

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Creighton Lodge after six residents tested positive for the virus. But lodge manager Shelly Veroba said the situation could have been worse. The first positive test occurred on Thursday.

The Carnduff RCMP received a complaint of a significant farm fuel theft that occurred sometime over the week of April 12 through April 18.

The province of Saskatchewan will be using AstraZenca to immunize adults 40 years and older.