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CCS facility operated well after returning online

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station performed well after it came online again in May. It returned to service on May 7 after a 58-day maintenance outage.
Dean Pylypuk joins southeast Saskatchewan legends

Dean Pylypuk joins southeast Saskatchewan legends

Note: Long-time Estevan based regulator Dean Pylypuk was honoured as a Southeast Saskatchewan Legend on June 5 at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn. Pylypuk’s biography was read by Minister of Energy and Resources Bronwyn Eyre.
Flashback – June 3, 1987

Flashback – June 3, 1987

This week's Flashback is from a 1987 edition of the Estevan Mercury. It's of a Great Race contest at the Estevan Shoppers' Mall. Be sure to watch Lifestyles each week for another Flashback.
Equine Centre near Lampman celebrates its grand opening

Equine Centre near Lampman celebrates its grand opening

Ashley Kerslake will tell you about the benefits of the horses that she loves so much. When her new venture, the Prairie Crocus Equine Centre, held its grand opening on June 1, she was able to share those benefits with a lot of people.
Local hotel receives award

Local hotel receives award

The Days Inn by Wyndham in Estevan has been recognized with a national award. Realstar Hospitality has announced that 26 locations from across Canada received a 2019 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The local Days Inn is one of them.
June land sale generates more than $6 million

June land sale generates more than $6 million

The latest public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights on Tuesday generated more than $6 million in revenue for the province of Saskatchewan, bringing the current fiscal year’s total to approximately $8 million for the two sales thus fa
Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta reach MOU on service rig regulation harmonization

Governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta reach MOU on service rig regulation harmonization

A new agreement has been reached by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of Alberta to improve efficiency in the service rig industry.
Boundary Dam widely praised by international delegates

Boundary Dam widely praised by international delegates

The latest delegation to tour the Boundary Dam Power Station’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility came away marvelling at the concept and its technology. Visiting members of a COP24 delegation were at Boundary Dam on Thursday.
Local mine rescue team showcases their abilities at provincial competition

Local mine rescue team showcases their abilities at provincial competition

Teams of dedicated and highly trained emergency response/mine rescue personnel from 16 mine sites around the province tested their skills at the 51st annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition held at the World Trade Centre in Saskatoon
Prominent international delegation tours Boundary Dam

Prominent international delegation tours Boundary Dam

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station has received a lot of attention and prominent visitors since it opened in 2014, but this week it received a visit from one of its top delegations yet.
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