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Laying the foundation of Pangman's rail platform

Laying the foundation of Pangman's rail platform

Two tractors, driven by Ed Howse and Bryon Ledingham, set in place the steel framework foundation for what will be the railway platform at Pangman, as Dan Cordick watches from the track at right; the community project set up a platform to receive the

Second Hindu Festival of autumn around the corner

The biggest festival for Hindus is coming up and the East Indian community in Weyburn is ready to celebrate. The Indian festival, "Diwali" is being celebrated on Friday, Nov. 9, in the McKenna Auditorium at 6 p.m.

Lake Alma couple takes in two plays

Lake Alma (cpd) - Ken and Wanda Johnson spent Oct. 18 to 20 at their daughter, Joanne's. Wanda and Pat Petersen took in "Bloom" and "The Script" put on by Crocus 80 at the T.C. Douglas Performing Arts Centre on Oct.

Low election turnout

Weyburn city council has two new members joining four incumbent councillors, plus Mayor Debra Button won her race handily, in one of the lowest voter turnouts in city history on Wednesday.

Estevan taxes among province's lowest

Despite a one mill increase in 2012, Estevan property owners continue to enjoy some of the lowest taxes in all of Saskatchewan. According to a report provided to The Mercury by Gary St.

Penalties add up for man importing boat

An attempt to evade paying full GST while importing a boat has proven to be an expensive mistake for an Alberta man.
Voters opt for experience on council

Voters opt for experience on council

Much like the mayor's race, the voters of Estevan opted for experience when it came to selecting the six members of city council.
Shelter program starting for city's invisible homeless

Shelter program starting for city's invisible homeless

Several of Estevan's church groups are coming together to bring some of the Energy City's less fortunate people in from the cold. Starting in December and running until the end of February, St.

Smuggling attempts foiled at Sask border crossings

As the traffic continues to increase at two of Saskatchewan's busiest land-based ports of entry, so to are the number and variety of incidents that require additional attention from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers and agents.
Ludwig cruises to election win

Ludwig cruises to election win

It was a battle of experience versus the promise of change and the voters of Estevan made a clear decision as they overwhelmingly chose Roy Ludwig to lead the city over the next four years.
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