Local Business

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce applauded measures announced recently by the province, including support programs for businesses, which pertain to the current COVID-19 situation.

Vermilion Energy Inc. announced on March 16 that its board of directors has approved a reduction to its 2020 capital budget of $80 million-$100 million and a reduction in its monthly dividend from C$0.115 per share to C$0.

Growing up at the farm, Marci LeBlanc learned the importance of safety in the agricultural field firsthand. The personal experience summarized in the form of an essay earned her a $1,500 scholarship.

Henders Drugs is modifying their operation in the care capacity to address the spread of the virus. Effective March 19, the pharmacy strongly requests that any customers who don’t feel well call in instead of coming into the drugstore.

The City of Estevan emergency measures organization (EMO) met Wednesday morning to discuss the COVID-19 emergency response plan. Each agency involved has developed and, in some cases, implemented their pandemic response plan.

The Prairie Sky Co-op’s board of directors has approved the construction of a new 21,000-square-foot Home Centre. Quorex Construction Services Ltd. from Regina has been selected as the General Contractor for the project.

Estevan’s mayor is reminding the public of steps that need to be taken as the city wrestles with the challenges associated with the COVID-19 coronavirus, while trying to ease concerns that many have.

Coming as yet another hammer blow to the industry, Crescent Point Energy Corp. is dramatically cutting its capital expenditures for 2020. The oil and gas producer, one of Saskatchewan’s two largest, made the announcement before markets opened Monday.

As ideas continue to be tossed around in an effort to bring more people and business to downtown Estevan, a new concept is gaining traction in the community.

Estevan city council has opted to table a decision on a proposed third arena for the community, leaving it up to the next council to decide. Council deliberated proposals that it received for the building during Monday night’s meeting.