Local Business

The Government of Saskatchewan announced temporary commercial eviction protection for small business tenants during the COVID-19 emergency.

Technology is ever evolving and playing a growing role in the operations of businesses and industries, and it’s no different at Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC’s Estevan mine.

The Orpheum Theatre in Estevan recently helped a local couple celebrate a special day. The theatre’s overhead promotional sign read “Happy 40th anniversary Kim and Dave” for Kim and Dave Gallaway. They celebrated the milestone on May 31.

Dry conditions this week allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is now planted, which is ahead of the five-year average of 92 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year.

Now that the restoration of the Coal Car monument at the intersection of Souris Avenue South and Fourth Street is complete, the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 has turned their attention to their next project.

This private tribute to the history of underground mining has been deteriorating throughout the past years. The little monument is located in the Roche Percee area not far from where the Pinto settlement used to be.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its scholarships for graduates of the Estevan Comprehensive School. This year's recipient of the Farmer Appreciation Scholarship, worth $500, is Marci LeBlanc.

They might not be training for a competition this year, but the Mine Rescue Team at Westmoreland Mining Holdings LLC’s Estevan Mine remains as dedicated as ever, learning and practising so they’re ready when called upon.

It’s been many years since a little coal car was used last. Located southwest of Estevan, it sits on the side of a hill, not far from what used to be a coal stockpile.

Eddie Webster’s is well-known locally as a place good food and excellent dining, but during the past 2 1/2 months, it has shifted its business model to be a place where people pick up great food.