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Moe says blockades are hijacking rail access and illegally disrupting the daily lives of Canadians

Premier Scott Moe’s position on blockades and pipeline protests was made clear in a Facebook post he made on Feb. 12. They must end.
Businesses will be recognized in Best of Estevan

Businesses will be recognized in Best of Estevan

Estevan Mercury Publications will be bringing back one of the most popular promotions in its recent history with the Best of Estevan competition. The contest gives people the chance to vote for businesses that they believe are doing a great job.

Saskatchewan’s rig activity is healthy compared to Alberta

Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count, compared to Alberta and British Columbia, is doing much better when you compared the numbers from 2018 and 2020.
Interest in exploration licenses grows in southeast Saskatchewan in February land sale

Interest in exploration licenses grows in southeast Saskatchewan in February land sale

It is apparent someone’s sniffing around for exploration leases in southeast Saskatchewan, as a substantial portion of land was posted in the most recent Crown land sale. However, roughly one-third of it was actually purchased.
Council approves 2020 budget at Monday night's meeting

Council approves 2020 budget at Monday night's meeting

Estevan city council has given the green light for city’s 2020 financial plan. Council approved the budget at Monday night’s meeting.
CAPP forecasts $2 billion increase in capex in 2020

CAPP forecasts $2 billion increase in capex in 2020

Capital spending in the oil and natural gas industry is expected to be about $2 billion higher in 2020 compared to last year, according to the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP).

The droughts of the 1930s might have originated from unsustainable agricultural practices

Throughout the Canadian Prairies, farmers were burning their stubble off during field preparations long before the 1930s.
Fuel shortage affects local co-op

Fuel shortage affects local co-op

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½AVern Plains Co-op is among those feeling the pinch of a fuel shortage caused by the ongoing labour dispute between Unifor and the Co-op oil refinery.
Carbon tax a heavy cost to Saskatchewan farmers

Carbon tax a heavy cost to Saskatchewan farmers

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released updated estimates on the financial impacts of the federal carbon tax on Saskatchewan producers.
Aquistore does seismic survey to monitor plume

Aquistore does seismic survey to monitor plume

The last week of January had quiet thumps heard in the vicinity of the Aquistore wells, located approximately three kilometres west of the Boundary Dam Power Station.
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