Estevan Mercury

After a major blizzard shut down highways, blew in roads, caused power outages and walloped many areas with over a foot of snow, the provincial government allowed municipalities to postpone their local elections Monday, even though polls were already

The 1980s may have wanted their MTV, but 2020s rural Canada wants their Wi-Fi. And the federal Liberal government has announced a $1.75 billion program to improve connectivity, principally in rural areas of the country.

For the third straight day, someone with COVID-19 has died in Saskatchewan. The individual was in their 80s and was from the north central zone. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 29.

Estevan MLA Lori Carr is going to remain in the provincial cabinet, but she will have a new role. Carr was named the minister of Social Services on Monday.

The end of the week turned out to be busy for the Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS).

The main polling station is now open for the civic election in Estevan. The station, located at the Estevan Church of God, opened at 8 a.m. Monday and will remain open until 8 p.m.

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) were dispatched to a northeast Estevan apartment Sunday on the report of an assault that occurred between the occupants. A female was arrested upon arrival and transported to hospital for minor injuries.

The treacherous weather conditions have resulted in travel not recommended advisories being issued for a number of highways in the southeast corner of the province. As of 5:34 p.m.

The Estevan Bruins have announced a deal involving a local product. Kersey Reich, a 19-year-old defenceman, has been traded to the Nipawin Hawks for prospect forward Brendan Holba.

A Saskatchewan resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was in their 80s and was from the Saskatoon zone. This brings the total number of deaths in the province related to the virus to 28.