Estevan Mercury

There are 207 new cases of COVID-19 and 125 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on March 5, bringing the provincial total to 29,432 cases. Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.

When a child draws a picture, you say, “Wow! That is beautiful!” even when you have no idea what they drew. School plays are painful. Most of the time the kids mumble into the microphone, or they forget their lines altogether.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced plans to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination process.

There are 169 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 4, bringing the provincial total to 29,220 cases. Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.

The Estevan Bruins have announced that forward Caleb Petrie has been named the team’s RBC Community Ambassador for the 2020-21 SJHL season.

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) released its updated spring runoff report for March 2021, continuing to show varying conditions across the province.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Estevan has created a prayer wall during Lent in an effort to bring people together. Rev. Lori James said the church accesses Sanctified Art’s design, and Trinity Lutheran has a licence to use their themes.

The Estevan Area Literacy Group (EALG) has moved forward with a new person in charge, some additional programs and a new home. Grace Caputo became the new literacy co-ordinator for the Estevan Area Literacy Group in July 2020.

The Mainprize documentary has received a lot of support but still needs more to be completed.

A local business has a new owner that is looking forward to increase its presence in the Estevan area. Mryglod Steel and Metals announced the acquisition of Regens Metals last month via the company’s Facebook page.