Estevan Mercury

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.

The Estevan Bruins dropped a 6-3 decision to the Melville Millionaires Saturday night at Affinity Place in the Bruins home opener.

The Estevan Eclipse Downhole Solutions U18 AAA Bears hockey team will have to wait a little longer to play their first-ever regular season home game. The Bears have announced the game, scheduled for 2 p.m.

Environment Canada has lifted the winter storm warning for the Estevan area. The warning was lifted at 12:18 a.m. Monday. While the warning is finished, snow is expected to continue to fall in the Estevan area throughout the day.