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Seeding is underway for some southeast producers

A cool and late spring has delayed field work across the province, according to the first provincial crop report of the year, released earlier today by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

PSAC lowers drilling activity forecast for 2018

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) is now calling for a reduction in the number of wells to be drilled in Canada from its original 2018 forecast.
Sask takes feds to court on carbon tax

Sask takes feds to court on carbon tax

For months now, the Saskatchewan government has been threatening the federal government essentially, “I’ll see you in court,” with regards to the federal imposed carbon tax. On April 25, they followed through.
Estevan hosts international conference

Estevan hosts international conference

The City of Estevan hosted delegates from both sides of the border Thursday at the Southeast College's Estevan campus for the Trade, Transportation and Technology Conference.
PSAC lowers its drilling forecast

PSAC lowers its drilling forecast

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) released its midyear update for the 2018 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast on Thursday afternoon, and lowered the forecast for the number of wells drilled (rig released) across Canada for 2018 to
Provincial government introduces challenge to carbon tax

Provincial government introduces challenge to carbon tax

The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a constitutional reference case in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to challenge the federal government’s ability to impose a carbon tax on the province.

Alliance Pipeline changes business model, plans expansion

The Alliance Pipeline, which transports natural gas from northeastern British Columbia as well as western Alberta and northwestern North Dakota, is undergoing a change in its business organization.

City of Estevan moving forward with community plan

The City of Estevan has embarked on the lengthy process of revising its community plan. Richard Neufeld, who is the manager of the city’s land development services division, spoke to Estevan city council on Monday night.
Mercury sales representative chosen for prestigious club

Mercury sales representative chosen for prestigious club

A member of the Estevan Mercury Publications sales team has earned a prestigious honour through Glacier Media Group, the company that owns the Mercury. Candace Wheeler has been selected for Glacier’s President’s Club.
PSAC and CAODC back Alberta’s move to cut off energy exports to British Columbia

PSAC and CAODC back Alberta’s move to cut off energy exports to British Columbia

Two energy industry associations are supporting Alberta’s introduction of legislation on Monday that would make it possible to cut off oil and refined products going to British Columbia as retaliation for that province’s efforts to kill off the Kinde