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BD3 online for most of May

BD3 online for most of May

The carbon capture and storage (CSS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station was online for 91 per cent of May, according to the monthly status update released by the Crown corporation on June 8.
Jason’s Agri-Motive celebrates 15 years of business

Jason’s Agri-Motive celebrates 15 years of business

Jason’s Agri-Motive in Lafleche marked 15 years in business on June 9.
High marks for Nelson GM's technician

High marks for Nelson GM's technician

Travis Sinclair, technician at Nelson GM in Assiniboia, really is the best at his job. Sinclair was recognized on June 9 at General Motors for placing top in his automotive technician class.
Partnership benefits power engineering students

Partnership benefits power engineering students

Twenty-three students from the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have benefitted from a partnership that will allow them to get a leg up in their power engineering certification.
Bringing oilfield services to oilfield clients

Bringing oilfield services to oilfield clients

The weather was great, the people came out, and another Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show has wrapped up for the year. The event, also known as the Weyburn Oil Show, was held June 7-8 at the Weyburn exhibition grounds.
Hutch Ambulance marks paramedic week

Hutch Ambulance marks paramedic week

Hutch Ambulance Service held an appreciation lunch on May 25 for the Assiniboia community to meet staff and view its new ambulance with the latest in medical technology.
Activity is picking up for drilling fleet

Activity is picking up for drilling fleet

The pace of drilling continues to pick up in Saskatchewan as the rig count continues to climb. According to sister publication Rig Locator (www.riglocator.ca), there were 38 active drilling rigs in Saskatchewan on May 31.

Mines play a key role in Energy Tours

Each year, the Tourism Estevan committee offers free energy tours during the spring and summer months, providing a glimpse into the local energy sector for local residents and visitors alike.
Penn West to change its name to Obsidian Energy Ltd.

Penn West to change its name to Obsidian Energy Ltd.

The name Penn West will soon be no more. Penn West, which used to producer over 200,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) but now is in the 30,000 boepd range, is proposing a name change after several years of transformation and shrinkage.
Drewitz dancers put on a show this year’s at Spotlight on the Stars recital

Drewitz dancers put on a show this year’s at Spotlight on the Stars recital

The Drewitz School of Dance wrapped up its 2016-17 season with the presentation of the 34th annual Spotlight on the Stars dance recital on Saturday.