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The Saskatchewan budget isn’t betting on an improvement in oil prices for this year. In its key assumptions, the March 20 budget projects the benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price at US$59.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting held on Tuesday offered a chance to summarize the successes and challenges of 2018 and glimpse at the perspectives of 2019. Over the past few years, the chamber has seen steady engagement growth.

The $1.4 billion acquisition last year by Calgary-based Vermilion Energy Inc. of Saskatchewan-focused producer Spartan Energy Corp. appears to be paying off.

The construction is underway on the water intake project that will eventually shift Estevan’s primary water source from Boundary Dam to Rafferty Dam.

The Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power Workers and Communities released its final report last week, and it drew the attention of many, including the United Mine Workers of America Local 7606.

In late December, a call went out, and a convoy 15 kilometres long made up principally of heavy trucks made its way through Estevan, protesting the energy policies of the Justin Trudeau-led federal Liberal government.

How dangerous can farming be? Lack of communication, tiredness, adjustment to daily risks and absence of the proper safety precautions may cost someone not just well-being, but their life.

Estevan Mercury Publications is proud to recognize Jessica Rosengren as our Carrier of the Month for March. Jessica delivers 142 copies of Southeast Lifestyles each week to homes in northwest Estevan.

The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has received a significant donation to kick off one of its most important fundraisers of the year. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) recently presented the foundation with a cheque for $10,000.

As of March 11, the carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station has taken offline for scheduled maintenance. It is expected to take about 60 days to complete.