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Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

In recent years, by mid-July there would be 30 to 50 drilling rigs working throughout Saskatchewan. Nearly all would be drilling for oil, but one or two would be drilling for potash or helium.
Government approves $12 million through well abandonment program

Government approves $12 million through well abandonment program

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP).
Work packages begin for Sask. well abandonment program

Work packages begin for Sask. well abandonment program

(Oilfield photo by Bill Allen) The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP).
Microtel donates to family centre and Envision

Microtel donates to family centre and Envision

Two valuable organizations in southeast Saskatchewan received support Thursday from a local hotel.
Warm weather and rainfall supported crop development in early July

Warm weather and rainfall supported crop development in early July

Warm weather and rainfall this week sustained crop development in the province.
Art Concepts Custom Framing lives up to its name, but has a lot more

Art Concepts Custom Framing lives up to its name, but has a lot more

Art Concepts Custom Framing has been a part of the Estevan business community for decades, ensuring that people would have a place to get their photos, artwork, memorabilia and other items framed, and enhancing the appearance of those items.
Estevan A&W: The story of great service and great products

Estevan A&W: The story of great service and great products

The Mercury continues to explore the Estevan's business community. This week we talked to Michelle Graff, who runs the local A&W along with her husband Darcy.
It’s more than just nuts and bolts at Southern Bolt Supply

It’s more than just nuts and bolts at Southern Bolt Supply

Need a nut or a bolt? Need a tool? You’ll likely find it at Southern Bolt Supply in Estevan. And you’ll find other things you need there, too.

Electronic payments are the biggest problem as fraud continues to rise

Cash is key to counterbalancing explosive problem

Traditional cannabis extracts are available in Canada

The Cannabis Act became law in October 2018. A year later, in October 2019 cannabis extracts and vaping products were legalized for sale in Canada.
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