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Unless something changes, new gazetted regulations may seal the fate of Boundary Dam Units 4 and 5

Unless something changes, new gazetted regulations may seal the fate of Boundary Dam Units 4 and 5

There’s nothing really new for Saskatchewan in the new coal-fired power plant regulations that were gazetted on Dec. 12, and that may be the worst news of all.
Estevan’s lone cannabis retail store is now open

Estevan’s lone cannabis retail store is now open

You might not have ever had a legal stocking stuffer quite like this, but two months after the legalization of marijuana, Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop will be open Tuesday in Estevan, one week before Christmas.

Ag Knowledge Exchanges valuable to farmers

Cutline: Elaine Froese spoke at an Ag Knowledge Exchange in Estevan during the fall. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) believes the Ag Knowledge Exchange events, like the one in Estevan on Nov. 30, are an important resource for farmers.
Week 4 winner announced in #MercuryChristmas

Week 4 winner announced in #MercuryChristmas

Margaret Breckenridge is the Week 4 winner of the #MercuryChristmas promotion, offered by Estevan Mercury Publications.
Saskatchewan down to 30 rigs in holiday winddown

Saskatchewan down to 30 rigs in holiday winddown

By Dec. 11, Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet was already winding down prior to the Christmas holidays, according to sister publication Rig Locator (www.riglocator.ca). Thirty rigs were working on that day. That’s a drop by half from Nov.
Uncertain future remains for Unit 6 at Boundary Dam

Uncertain future remains for Unit 6 at Boundary Dam

Not only are Units 4 and 5 at the Boundary Dam Power Station slated to come offline, possibly as soon as the end of next year, but Unit 6 also has an uncertain future.
PSAC says we need a Canadian oil brand

PSAC says we need a Canadian oil brand

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) travelled to Ottawa in early December to deliver a message to parliamentarians of the crisis occurring in Canada’s oil and natural gas industry, and the need for a Canadian energy brand that include

SaskPower CEO's perspective on the blackout

When he looked out the window, SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh knew things were serious. While speaking to Estevan Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, he spoke of what the big blackout two days before was like, from his perspective.
SaskPower president discusses company's future in Estevan

SaskPower president discusses company's future in Estevan

There is no equivalency agreement yet when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions from SaskPower’s coal fleet, and time is running out to achieve one.

December Crown land sales highest since June 2017

A total of $20.1 million in revenue was raised in Saskatchewan’s December public offering of Crown petroleum and natural gas rights, which featured significant attention in the Wilkie and St. Walburg areas in west-central and northwest Saskatchewan.
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