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Estevan – In dealing with the toughest downturn in the oilpatch in 30 years, Bert Baxter Transport of Estevan turned to a strategy it used back in the 1980s, work-sharing.

Weyburn – Panther Drilling of Weyburn had half of its four-rig fleet working from June until the end of September, but the low rig count province-wide has come home to roost for them, with just one rig at work by mid-October.

Yorkton – It’s hard to miss a drilling rig painted John Deere green. If you opened up the National Post app on your smartphone in late September or early October, you might have seen a prominent story in the Financial Post section.

Carnduff – When the number of active drilling rigs drops by over half since January, those companies that are the closest to drilling feel it the most.

Estevan – Estevan’s new truck bypass, announced in 2008, is just about ready. Sonja Orban, communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, said completion is expected in early November.

a unique perspective on the Estevan truck bypass

Estevan – The opening of the new truck bypass around Estevan will have a big impact for local oilfield trucking company Bert Baxter Transport. The company has relocated nearly all of its operations just off the northeast corner of the new bypass.

Estevan – Estevan Mayor Roy Ludwig is looking forward to the upcoming opening of the new truck bypass that will divert traffic around the Energy City.

Eagle Spirit aims to get First Nations support as the first order of business

Estevan – BGW of Estevan has launched a new service that not only diversifies its manufacturing and welding offerings, but adds onto them. The company is now offering field construction and maintenance, adding three crew trucks.