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Council discusses a couple of election bylaws

Council discusses a couple of election bylaws

Estevan city council discussed a couple of bylaws related to the upcoming civic election during the July 13 meeting. The first bylaw to come forward was to give first of three readings for mail-in ballots.

COVID-19 changed how Canadians shop at small businesses: sales remain perilously low

New data showed payment methods at small businesses have shifted away from cash toward electronic options like credit, debit and Interac e-Transfer®.

Drainage demonstration projects announced, including a focus on potholes

In keeping with its recent water theme, the Government of Saskatchewan on July 20 announced a number of agricultural water management demonstrations across the province.

Two-year study to evaluate water management of wetlands

Glacier FarmMedia Discovery Farm (Langham) and the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency through its Agricultural Water Management Strategy have launched a two-year study to assess the economic and environmental considerations in draining agricultural l

Investor alert-warning about an increase in foreign exchange (Forex) scams

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) alerted the public about Foreign Exchange (Forex) scams targeting investors. Forex investing includes speculating on the change in value of one currency against another.
Promoting great deals for a great cause

Promoting great deals for a great cause

Estevan Mercury Publications publisher-sales manager Deanna Tarnes and editor David Willberg were at the Estevan Farmer’s Market sale Saturday in the Estevan Shopper's Mall's parking lot, to sell copies of the Mercury's coupon book.
Saskatchewan’s oil drilling stopped, oil production down 28.2%

Saskatchewan’s oil drilling stopped, oil production down 28.2%

In recent years, by mid-July there would be 30 to 50 drilling rigs working throughout Saskatchewan. Nearly all would be drilling for oil, but one or two would be drilling for potash or helium.
Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

In recent years, by mid-July there would be 30 to 50 drilling rigs working throughout Saskatchewan. Nearly all would be drilling for oil, but one or two would be drilling for potash or helium.
Government approves $12 million through well abandonment program

Government approves $12 million through well abandonment program

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP).
Work packages begin for Sask. well abandonment program

Work packages begin for Sask. well abandonment program

(Oilfield photo by Bill Allen) The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP).
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