Estevan Mercury

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.

Moose sightings in southeast Saskatchewan have become quite frequent. This youngster was spotted wandering in the field by Highway 18 not far from Oungre. Moose can develop a speed of up to 60 kilometres per hour and may weigh up to 680 kilos.

Ian Cushon’s recent purchase of an aerial lift aligns with the objectives of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.

The Estevan Humane Society has embarked on a new fundraiser with a talented artist who is also an animal lover. BJ Zieger, who owns Lucky Buddha Tattoo, will provide a tattoo or portrait of a pet/animal of choice for the winner of a raffle.

There are 87 new cases of COVID-19 and 114 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on March 17, bringing the provincial total to 30,970 cases. One Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died.