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Newalta and Tervita announce merger

Newalta and Tervita announce merger

Publicly-listed Newalta Corporation and privately-held Tervita Corporation announced on March 1 that they have entered into an arrangement agreement to combine their businesses and create a leading publicly traded energy-focused environmental solutio

Federal Budget acknowledges oil differential

The federal budget, brought down by Liberal Finance Minister Bill Morneau on Feb. 27, included a sidebar box and chart called “Focus-Pipeline and Refining Capacity.

Nominations still accepted for farm award

The organizers for Estevan’s Farmer’s Appreciation Evening are still accepting nominations for the Farm Family of the Year Award.

Federal government expects oil prices to fall

The 2018 federal budget, released Feb. 27, did not have good news for the oil sector, with a forecast for lower oil prices. In its supporting budget plan documents, the federal government predicted a drop in oil prices.
Canada falling behind in attracting capital, says CAPP

Canada falling behind in attracting capital, says CAPP

Rising government costs, the burden of inefficient regulations, and the lack of infrastructure to move Canadian energy to growing markets are all undermining investor confidence in Canada and negatively affecting the country’s ability to attract the
Saskatchewan’s 2017 total workplace injury rate declines

Saskatchewan’s 2017 total workplace injury rate declines

The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board released its 2017 injury rates today. The total workplace injury rate for 2017 was 5.25 per cent, a 5.4 per cent drop from 2016. Since 2008, this represents an overall drop of 48.
Trinidad Drilling initiates strategic review process

Trinidad Drilling initiates strategic review process

Calgary-based Trinidad Drilling Ltd. announced on Feb. 20 that its board of directors has commenced a formal process to initiate a strategic review in an effort to enhance shareholder value.
Enbridge Line 3 replacement expected to be in service in the second half of 2019

Enbridge Line 3 replacement expected to be in service in the second half of 2019

Enbridge Inc. reported its fourth quarter 2017 financial results on Feb. 19, and provided a quarterly business update. “This has been a transformational year for our company,” said Al Monaco, president and chief executive officer of Enbridge.
Nelson Motors former home moves to new location

Nelson Motors former home moves to new location

The old Nelson Motors building was transported down Highway 39 in the morning of Feb. 15, as it made its way to its new home south of Hitchcock.

Natasha Vandenhurk up for award

Natasha Vandenhurk of Three Farmers Products has been named a finalist for the 2018 Mompreneur Award of Excellence. The winner will be announced at the 2018 National Mompreneurs Conference on March 3.
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