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COVID-19 significantly impacted Saskatchewan’s livestock industry. The Cargill and JBS Brooks plant closures or slowdowns led to a significant drop in beef processing capacity. Similar shutdowns in the US and Quebec have impacted hog prices.

The gradual process of reopening the province’s economy from the COVID-19 pandemic has started.

Reed Anderson was acclaimed to the position as president of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce as they move into their 80 th anniversary this year, following the organization’s annual meeting held via Zoom on Wednesday.

The Southeast Cornerstone School Division have filed an appeal of the decision by the Court of Queen’s Bench which found in favour of former principal Wade Oberg.

Sunday was a long day for most farmers in the area. Progress was being made on seeding in the Outram area as well as further west and in other fields around Estevan.

Oil and gas companies around the globe could not have braced for what is now a reality for many.

Deep Earth Energy Corp. (DEEP) says it welcomes the announcement from the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) and its clean energy partners to move forward with a plan to expand geothermal energy in Canada.

Everyone knows that quality, well-built and nice-looking furniture can have a big impact on a home, and on the morale of its occupants. During the spring time, upgrading furniture can be a big part of a spring home renovation or restoration.

With the current lack of activities during the after-work hours, many people in the Estevan area turned to the few still available options, including the fast-food restaurants.

Estevan received its significant historical monument back on April 22. A group of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 members gathered by the courthouse in the morning to ensure that the renovated coal car was installed without an issue.