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The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station performed well in January, capturing just over 63,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), according to the monthly update released by SaskPower on Feb. 3.

The Southern Rebels Junior Hockey Club picked winners for the 29th annual Smiles Per Mile Lotto at a recent home game on February 1, and the Southland Co-op administration staff won the 50/50 draw worth $17,947.50.

Oil and natural gas producers and service companies in southeast Saskatchewan are joining their counterparts in other parts of Canada in weighing in with a little optimism for the rest of this year when it comes to their professions.

As the price per barrel of oil lingers in the ballpark of $50, the oil and gas industry continues to chug on in the Estevan area, making the most of what is available.

Estevan’s population is back on a slight upswing, according to an annual report. The covered population data posted on eHealth Saskatchewan’s website indicates that the City of Estevan’s population stood at 13,307 people as of June 30, 2016.

The Growing Forward 2 (GF2) program is rolling to a conclusion this year and the Upper Souris Watershed Association management team is sending out a message to farmers and ranchers that application deadline dates are creeping up on them.

Darlene Wasyluk, manager of the Salvation Army accepted a donation to the food bank in Assiniboia from Jeanette Mondor from the Hills of Home Club during a presentation on January 23, pictured at right.

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) has altered their drilling forecast for 2017, and is now projecting a sizable increase for the number of wells to be drilled in Canada. In the revised forecast released Jan.

Flowers are not only for special occasions, as sometimes they can be used to support a special cause. Florist shop Mom’s Florist in Assiniboia wanted to do its part for the owners of the Bengough Drugs after their tragic fire.

An oil spill northeast of Stoughton has resulted in approximately 200,000 litres of oil being leaked onto the Ocean Man First Nation. According to a statement released on Jan. 23, the provincial Ministry of the Environment was notified late on Jan.