Estevan Mercury

A significant fire that occurred south of Estevan Tuesday night consumed a house. The Estevan Fire Rescue Service (EFRS) received a call at about 11:30 p.m. after the homeowners called into 911.

Southeast Business Startup (formerly known as the Launchbox) has been busy since it opened a few months ago, and is doing its part to help aspiring entrepreneurs get going.

A new business is looking to connect local contractors and customers in an effort to help businesses and make life easier for residents. Owned by Donna Frank, 1-Click Contractors launched Oct. 1, and it has already enjoyed a positive response.

Cheers: Cheers to all of the people who were involved with the United Way Estevan’s telethon this year. It’s a wonderful tradition in the community that brings us together each year to better the lives of others.

Liberal Party leader Robert Rudachyk, who farms near Dundurn, feels the Saskatchewan Party government only pays lip service to rural Saskatchewan issues, and he wonders why people keep voting for them.

Grants for small farmers, as well as for those farmers who are working to preserve biodiversity, natural grassland and water preservation, are part of the Saskatchewan Green Party’s rural strategies in this election.

The editor: Fossil fuels continue to play a significant role in the global energy profile.

The RM of Estevan will have votes happening in several subdivisions as part of the Nov. 9 civic election, but voters won’t be going to the polls for reeve. Terry Keating was acclaimed to the job at the helm of council on Oct.

Estevan Bowl has seen an increase in activity now that its leagues have started play.

I’ve admitted previously that I’m an election junkie. I love a good election campaign: the debates, the ideas, the speculation of who will get in. I love to discuss the campaign with people who want to have thoughtful debates.