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The Best of Estevan for 2020

The Best of Estevan for 2020

No doubt about it: Estevan has a very diverse business community. And it shows in this year’s Estevan Mercury Best of Estevan contest, with the number of businesses that won awards and the total number of awards presented.
Co-op rejects mediator’s recommendations on lockout

Co-op rejects mediator’s recommendations on lockout

Unifor has agreed to a mediator’s recommendations in an effort to end the work stoppage at the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC). But Federated Co-op has rejected those recommendations.
CCS facility captured more than 68,000 tonnes last month

CCS facility captured more than 68,000 tonnes last month

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station captured 68,478 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in February, according to information released by SaskPower.

Only bold, immediate action can keep economy from plunging off pandemic’s cliff

It is time for big decisions from governments of all sizes and stripes in Canada. One week of workplace hemorrhaging from COVID-19 has punched a sinkhole into the economy, with a half-million Canadians into employment insurance.
City announces measures for utility bills and property taxes

City announces measures for utility bills and property taxes

The City of Estevan has announced measures regarding property taxes and utility rates in an effort to support businesses and residents hit by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Weyburn Chamber applauds business supports from province

Weyburn Chamber applauds business supports from province

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce applauded measures announced recently by the province, including support programs for businesses, which pertain to the current COVID-19 situation.

Vermillion Energy reduces its capital budget

Vermilion Energy Inc. announced on March 16 that its board of directors has approved a reduction to its 2020 capital budget of $80 million-$100 million and a reduction in its monthly dividend from C$0.115 per share to C$0.
Local student Marci LeBlanc wins a scholarship for agriculture and safety essay

Local student Marci LeBlanc wins a scholarship for agriculture and safety essay

Growing up at the farm, Marci LeBlanc learned the importance of safety in the agricultural field firsthand. The personal experience summarized in the form of an essay earned her a $1,500 scholarship.
Henders Drugs ask people to call if they feel sick instead of coming in, they’ll deliver

Henders Drugs ask people to call if they feel sick instead of coming in, they’ll deliver

Henders Drugs is modifying their operation in the care capacity to address the spread of the virus. Effective March 19, the pharmacy strongly requests that any customers who don’t feel well call in instead of coming into the drugstore.

City's emergency measures organization holds meeting

The City of Estevan emergency measures organization (EMO) met Wednesday morning to discuss the COVID-19 emergency response plan. Each agency involved has developed and, in some cases, implemented their pandemic response plan.
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