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Businesses continue work under new temporary foreign worker regulations

Businesses continue work under new temporary foreign worker regulations

Over the past several years the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program has been a boon to many Estevan businesses with employers trying to navigate a labour shortage in a booming economy.
Never underestimate the importance of safety

Never underestimate the importance of safety

Keynote speaker emphasizes safety at and away from work
Chamber preparing for year of change

Chamber preparing for year of change

Though the Estevan Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting underwent a change in format, just as the Chamber itself will experience a change in 2015, the meeting, held at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, provided a look back and a look forward for t

Farmers’ market opening earlier this spring

The Estevan Farmers’ Market will open a little earlier than usual this spring. That was one decision made by the marketers who gathered for their annual general meeting last week which helped set the stage for another busy outdoor season.
Farmers’ market members enjoyed winter sales surge

Farmers’ market members enjoyed winter sales surge

Sales at the 2014 Estevan Farmers’ Market exceeded those of 2013 by more than $12,000 thanks to a doubling of indoor Christmas season receipts.
SaskPower outlines plans for 2015

SaskPower outlines plans for 2015

Saskatchewan's population is growing, and to keep up with the increasing demands, SaskPower has a number of projects planned, specifically for the southeast, which they say will help meet those demands.
BD3 performing beyond expectations, says SaskPower

BD3 performing beyond expectations, says SaskPower

Just one day after a report was filed that was critical of SaskPower’s BD3 carbon capture pilot project, the corporation responded with a report of its own, indicating the $1.
Concerns rise over $1.4 billion BD3 project

Concerns rise over $1.4 billion BD3 project

Experts say southeast Saskatchewan fits well with renewable energy landscape
Surviving the storm in 2015

Surviving the storm in 2015

Employee retention a focus amid slumping oil prices
Estevan's clean coal recognized

Estevan's clean coal recognized

Carbon Capture project at Boundary Dam receives award