Estevan Mercury

August was a month filled with sunshine and we sure did soak up all the warmth that it brought. Most of our visits with our loved ones are held outside when possible, so the nice weather sure helped to make those visits enjoyable.

The Estevan Community Garden became a getaway for 15 families who appreciate working with the land and love the fresh product that always tastes better when you grow it yourself.

The Estevan Public Library (EPL) opened its doors to the public on Oct. 1 after a long, but productive break. The library closed at the beginning of the pandemic.

It’s been an interesting and at times challenging year for Woodlawn Regional Park, but those who stayed there during the season seem to have enjoyed the experience. The park’s short-term camping season will wrap up Sept.

The Estevan Police Service (EPS) has released more information on a furniture theft that was first disclosed Wednesday morning.

A veteran member of Estevan city council has decided not to seek a third term. Greg Hoffort has confirmed he won’t be running in the upcoming civic election.

It didn’t take long for Estevan’s Wyatt Haux to sign with the Saskatoon Rush. Haux was drafted in the sixth round, 92nd overall, by the Rush in the National Lacrosse League Draft on Sept. 18.

The Estevan Humane Society is having a very different year, just like everybody else, but being one of the very few no-kill shelters in Saskatchewan, it has to stay on top of everything and keep going to take care of the animals.

It’s well-documented that the last few years have not always been easy on the Estevan area.

There are 14 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Sept. 30, bringing the total to 1,913 reported cases. Eight new cases are in the Saskatoon zone.