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Why did a Russian journalist self-immolate by a police station?

I have to apologize ahead, as this column is not an opinion piece but rather a story, which I had to share. Work was a huge part of Irina Slavina, a Russian journalist from Nizhny Novgorod. On Oct.
Former Estevan resident says the city and people here changed her views forever

Former Estevan resident says the city and people here changed her views forever

Maria Ibarra and her family, originally from Colombia, made a few attempts at making Canada their new home. But it took them some time and one Energy City to develop a great love for the country and people here.

Mercury has some exciting promotions

The Estevan Mercury has a number of ongoing and upcoming promotions that people can forward to, with both Halloween and Christmas approaching. The Halloween Costume Contest had people send in photos of their favourite Halloween costumes.
This has been an election like no other: Scott Moe

This has been an election like no other: Scott Moe

They couldn’t fill halls, they couldn’t shake hands. But at the end of the campaign, both the NDP and then the Saskatchewan Party figured out they could have drive-in rallies and honk.
Big honkin’ election win for Saskatchewan Party

Big honkin’ election win for Saskatchewan Party

The Saskatchewan Party was re-elected to its historic fourth consecutive majority government on Oct.

RCMP called to two collisions outside of Estevan on Tuesday

The icy road conditions led to a couple of accidents outside of Estevan on Tuesday. At approximately 9 a.m., officers responded to a traffic incident on Highway 47 north of Benson.
Addictions Treatment Centre now open and treating patients

Addictions Treatment Centre now open and treating patients

The new addictions treatment centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital is now open, and already more than half of the beds for patients receiving care are now occupied. The centre held its grand opening in mid-September and officially opened on Oct.
Flashback – Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001

Flashback – Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001

Estevan Taekwon-do club went to Northwest Territories. Members who went were, from left, Gurjeet Bilkhu, Kyle Hoffort, Kaitlyn Anderson, Miranda Debusschere, Jorde Anderson, Brian Threinen and Amanda Olsen.
Two new cases of COVID-19 in the southeast; 58 in Sask.; 56 recoveries

Two new cases of COVID-19 in the southeast; 58 in Sask.; 56 recoveries

There are 58 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Oct. 27, bringing the total to 2,841 cases. Two of the cases are in the southeast. Both cases are in Southeast Zone 4, which includes Estevan.
Bienfait curling leader honoured by CurlSask

Bienfait curling leader honoured by CurlSask

Ken Bonokoski has been a big part of curling in Bienfait for decades, and he recently earned a well-deserved provincial recognition. Bonokoski was presented with the Walter Ortt Volunteer Award by CurlSask on Oct. 21.
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