Estevan Mercury

We needed precipitation. I mean, we really needed precipitation. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a region that was so eager to welcome some rain that would break up a stretch of beautiful weather.

The time has come and folk-Americana duo Last Birds, comprised of Lindsay Arnold and Mike Davis of North Portal, is releasing their debut self-titled EP on April 16. The Mercury spoke to the local artists about the new product and future plans.

Paul Ladouceur has announced his resignation as the chief of the Estevan Police Service (EPS), ending a seven-year tenure at the helm of the agency.

There’s still a long ways to go, but the next step has been taken in the effort to build a new Estevan Regional Nursing Home.

Tanner Jeannot scored his first career NHL goal Tuesday night in the Nashville Predators 7-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Estevan Mercury is excited to announce the hiring of a new sales representative, Daralee Kittelson. Her first day on the job was Monday.

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.