Estevan Mercury

While there is uncertainty about the twinning plans for Highways 39 and 6 between Estevan and Regina, the future of Highway 39 east of Estevan is more secure.

The June 7 sale of Saskatchewan petroleum and natural gas rights was a modest offering with a modest response, indicating the current state of business in the provincial oilpatch.

I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry when I heard on the CBC that again, one of the Canadian navy’s infamous second-hand submarines was back in dry dock after only a few days at sea, because of major malfunctions.

Premier Brad Wall made what is becoming his annual fundraising trip to Alberta, this past week, to speak to industry friends at the Petroleum Club. The effort was, no doubt, rewarding for both the industry players and Saskatchewan’s first minister.

Members of the venerable Canadian rock group Prism aren’t strangers to the Estevan area.

The Southeast College is a flexible institution offering post-secondary learning opportunities for those wishing to set out on a direct path to a career in a number of trades and professions.

There were a number of investigative actions and other activities recorded by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the month of May according to their most recent report.

There are times when our problems seem insurmountable, and no matter how hard we try, we cannot find a way out. When that happens, it is easy to just give up, pout and feel sorry for ourselves.

Over the past 11 months, I’ve developed a habit that’s brought me great enjoyment and resulted in significant health benefits. Sadly I have to set it aside, at least for the time being.

I didn’t know a whole lot about Saskatchewan before I moved here. I drove through parts of the province, then and again, and always would look for landmarks, to get my bearings.