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One of the recurring comments about Estevan is the need to have more downtown attractions. Downtown has long played an important role in the life of any community. It has not just been the place to shop; it has been a gathering place.

The federal carbon tax was a bad word in Saskatchewan from the beginning, and it is becoming more apparent as time goes on that this is a really bad idea whose time has not come.

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Five years ago, the financial picture for the City of Estevan was pretty bleak. The principle alone for the long-term debt was hovering over $40 million.

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Amanda Minchin

The editor: In the July 10 article in the Estevan Mercury on Units 4 and 5 at Boundary Dam to be retired, there was a comment made by SaskPower that, in my view, tried to 鈥渟ugar coat鈥� this whole announcement.

For the first time in a number of years, I鈥檓 truly excited about my vegetable garden. For one thing, I鈥檓 finally retired from my work as a business writer and now have time to spend weeding and nurturing both the flowers and edibles.

Cheers to the Estevan Motor Speedway for the beautiful facility, well-run racing program and a great opportunity for family-friendly fun. Don't say there's nothing fun to do in Estevan.

We鈥檙e getting a clearer picture of how Highways 39 and 6 will look in a few years. You can鈥檛 blame local residents for being frustrated. The federal government announced last week that it would contribute $53.