Estevan Mercury

Sports organizations have responded to Wednesday’s announcement by the Government of Saskatchewan that games for team sports will be suspended, starting Friday and continuing until at least Dec. 17.

The Estevan Mercury has announced the details of this year’s Christmas promotion, and it’s an effort to help people with their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses. This year you can Win Your Christmas Wish List.

Estevan will see a new beauty salon welcoming clients on Dec. 1. Meagan Roy purchased what currently operates under the name of Studio 11.

Sports have not been shut down entirely, but games have, and practices are now reduced to eight people. All but the youngest of children are now expected to wear masks when appropriate.

There are 164 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Nov. 25, which brings the provincial total to date to 7,047 cases.

It was a challenging year for the Estevan Motor Speedway, but the racing organization still had highlights from its racing season and emerged in a solid fiscal position. The speedway held its annual general meeting on Nov. 15.

Special Olympics in Estevan has continued to make a difference for children in the region, teaching them how to enjoy sport while building other skills.

The Brick and other businesses in Estevan have come together to support the Community Hamper Association.

At the end of the last week, I finally received good news. Mom’s fever went down. The disease is not completely gone yet, as her temperature is still higher than normal and she is weak, but she is doing better.

Estevan has made a positive impression on Doug Griffiths – the man the city has contracted out to help with its economic development efforts.