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The future and impact of coal-fired power generation in the Estevan area and in Canada was discussed extensively on Tuesday, as the Task Force on the Just Transition for Canadian Coal-Power Workers and Communities was in the Energy City.

The Redvers & District Oil Showcase saw beautiful weather for its May 30-31 event, and it was a perfect metaphor compared to the last show two years ago. Then, it was cold, stormy, and generally miserable.

Saskatchewan’s June public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights held on Tuesday raised more than $15 million in revenue for the province, as much as the last three public offerings combined and the highest single revenue total since Oct

Teams of dedicated and highly-trained personnel from 16 mine sites around the province tested their skills at the 50th annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition at Mosaic Place and the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds on June 2.

The provincial government has announced the cannabis retailers for Saskatchewan. The lone retailer for Estevan will be Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc., operated by David Thomas.

Just weeks after an unsuccessful attempt by an activist investor to unseat much of Crescent Point Energy Corp.’s board, the long-time president and CEO of the company, the largest oil producer in Saskatchewan, is now leaving.

Farr Air has been certified as one of seven privately-owned airplane companies that will be part of the province’s new single engine air tanker (SEAT) program, which provides the assistance of small planes to help local fire departments in the case o

The Westmoreland Coal Company’s mines are a popular attraction for one of the top initiatives offered by Tourism Estevan. The Energy Tours are offered annually in late spring and for much of the summer.

Growing up in the Estevan area, it was evident that our city cares about the success of our youth. The residents, companies and individuals of our city have shown that they care in a multitude of ways.

Anne Marie Toutant became one of the most important people in the national mining sector last year, when she became the chairperson of the Mining Association of Canada’s board.