Estevan Mercury

Travel not recommended advisories that were in place for the southeast region have been lifted. They were in place earlier Wednesday for the Estevan truck bypass and some highways in the region. A wind warning that was in effect has also been lifted.

The format has changed, but the main goal, as well as the joy, are still there. The Estevan Humane Society found a way to still host its biggest fundraiser of the year in a pandemic. The revamped Whiskers and Wine Gala will take place Feb. 6.

Maureen Ulrich found success and acclaim more than a decade ago with a trio of fictitious books about a young female hockey player named Jessie Mac. Now the Lampman author has re-released the three books – Power Plays, Face Off and Breakaway.

I stepped into a big corral and stumbled upon 200 pairs of eyes, staring at me almost without blinking. Vigilance, curiosity, a pinch of fear and a notch of something warm and friendly were mixed in those looks. I just stood still.

Last week’s announcement by the provincial government that it was stepping forward with $4 million in support for the province’s major junior and junior A hockey teams was a step in the right direction, but in the case of the Saskatchewan Junior Hock

Southeast Saskatchewan residents have been cleaning up ever since a powerful winter storm battered the region late on Jan. 13 and early on Jan. 14.

The Estevan Motor Speedway has announced its race schedule for the 2021 season.

The Estevan Police Service (EPS) remained busy in 2020, with a four per cent increase in calls for service.

SGI Canada had already received 1,885 property claims, as of Tuesday morning, from the Alberta clipper storm that whacked much of Saskatchewan on Jan. 13-14. That’s according to Tyler McMurchy, manager of media relations, with SGI.