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The City of Estevan is asking the public to maintain social distancing at parks and other outdoor sites in the community.

Jeff Richards’ first day in his new position as executive director of the Wor-Kin Shop was on March 16, and he spent about five days on the job before new restrictions came in from the provincial government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.