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It was an overwhelming decision in favour of amalgamation by the Alameda Co-op and the Â鶹ÊÓƵern Plains Co-op memberships on Nov. 2 and 3. The first vote was taken in Alameda and then, in Estevan.

While the Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture and sequestration program continues to perform within or beyond expectations, the Global CCS Institute announced recently they have raised the advocacy bar to tackle climate change.

A local fitness expert and entrepreneur has earned some big recognition for her accomplishments.

In light of the recent drilling forecast from the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), president Mark Salkeld said there is good potential for the oil and gas industry in Saskatchewan, with the province predicted to outpace the amount of

Don Marit, MLA for Wood River and Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, was guest speaker at the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce business luncheon in Assiniboia on October 28. For Marit this meeting was like coming home.

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) expects a total of 4,175 wells to be drilled in Canada in 2017, according to the annual drilling forecast that was released on Nov. 2 during a press conference in Calgary.

Clients for the adult day program at St. Joseph’s Hospital have enjoyed several trips to the Boundary Dam Power Station during the past month, allowing them to view the world-leading technology currently at the facility.

SaskPower’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at Boundary Dam Power Station achieved another milestone by reaching the targeted volume of 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in one year.

SaskPower is looking to add solar power to its electrical generation fleet, and Estevan is one of three sites they are considering. The Crown corporation held an open house at the Saskatchewan Energy Training Institute on Oct. 20.

The Estevan Farmers’ Market had a slight decline in sales this year for its spring and summer sales, but the vendors were happy, and they had a number of accomplishments during the past six months.