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By Rick Major Dave Williams refers to himself as the other famous “Tiger”. Much like the Tiger who golfs, Williams has also had his fair share of press over the years.

In just four weeks the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference will take place in Regina May 2-4.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins are taking a different approach for their largest fundraiser of the year. Traditionally they have brought in a top athlete or sports personality to speak at a Sportsman’s Dinner.

The International CCS Knowledge Centre in Regina, and the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on March 30 at the centre’s office, which is located in the Innovation Place technology

Oil revenue, or lack thereof, figured heavily in the March 22, 2017, provincial budget, tabled by Finance Minister Kevin Doherty. The budget forecasts WTI oil to be priced at US$56.25 per barrel.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce celebrated past successes and discussed endeavours heading into the future at its annual general meeting (AGM), on March 22, at the Western Star Signature Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce isn’t surprised that there was an increase to the provincial sales tax (PST) in this year’s provincial budget.

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has once again halted releases from Alameda Dam. The WSA released water from Alameda Dam for the first time on Feb.

Crescent Point Energy Corp. posted a fourth quarter net loss of $510.6 million including a $457.0 million non-cash after-tax ($611.4 million pre-tax) net impairment charge. This loss, announced on Feb.

And then there were two. Southeast Saskatchewan had seven frac operators a few years ago. The oil downturn that began in 2014 took that down to three. On March 22, it was reduced to two.