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Several award winners announced for Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show

Several award winners announced for Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show

It’s just two months out, but the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show is still a go, despite concerns about the ongoing pandemic.

Visitor limitations coming into place for healthcare facilities in the southeast

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 in Regina, the southeast region and Moose Jaw due to a rise in variants of concern and is strongly urging Saskatchewan residents to strictly adhere to all
Recoveries slightly surpass new COVID-19 cases, five new cases in Estevan's Zone

Recoveries slightly surpass new COVID-19 cases, five new cases in Estevan's Zone

There are 199 new cases of COVID-19 and 205 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on April 1, bringing the provincial total to 33,789 cases.

Cornerstone and Holy Family school divisions moving to remote learning after Easter break

The Holy Family Roman Catholic Separate School Division and the South East Cornerstone Public School Division have announced they will be moving to remote, online learning for a couple of weeks after spring break.
Police make arrests for theft, impaired driving and other recent incidents

Police make arrests for theft, impaired driving and other recent incidents

Members of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) have been busy during the previous week. Police received a complaint of theft from a local business on March 30.
Local Catholic Church celebrates an innovative year while welcoming the Easter season

Local Catholic Church celebrates an innovative year while welcoming the Easter season

St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Their goal has been to spread hope while making worship accessible for everyone.

Cheers and Jeers for April 1

Cheers: Cheers to the people who have written letters to the police chief and the deputy police chief, asking for their resignation.
COVID-19 update: 191 new cases, 176 recoveries and two deaths

COVID-19 update: 191 new cases, 176 recoveries and two deaths

There are 191 new cases of COVID-19 and 176 recoveries to report in Saskatchewan on March 31, bringing the provincial total to 33,590 cases. Two Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died.
SaskPower CCS facility achieves 4 million tonnes of CO2 captured

SaskPower CCS facility achieves 4 million tonnes of CO2 captured

SaskPower’s Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility at Boundary Dam Power Station near Estevan has captured more than four million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) since operations began in 2014.

A fight that had to happen

If you were surprised that the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of the federal government when it comes to the legality of the carbon tax, then you might be an eternal optimist, or you just didn’t grasp the long odds Saskatchewan, Alberta and
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