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Oil revenue, or lack thereof, figured heavily in the March 22, 2017, provincial budget, tabled by Finance Minister Kevin Doherty. The budget forecasts WTI oil to be priced at US$56.25 per barrel.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce celebrated past successes and discussed endeavours heading into the future at its annual general meeting (AGM), on March 22, at the Western Star Signature Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Estevan Chamber of Commerce isn’t surprised that there was an increase to the provincial sales tax (PST) in this year’s provincial budget.

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has once again halted releases from Alameda Dam. The WSA released water from Alameda Dam for the first time on Feb.

Crescent Point Energy Corp. posted a fourth quarter net loss of $510.6 million including a $457.0 million non-cash after-tax ($611.4 million pre-tax) net impairment charge. This loss, announced on Feb.

And then there were two. СÀ¶ÊÓƵeast Saskatchewan had seven frac operators a few years ago. The oil downturn that began in 2014 took that down to three. On March 22, it was reduced to two.

Spartan Spartan Energy Corp. moved up to the next level in 2016, from a junior producer to an intermediate producer. On March 16 it released its 2016 year end results.

Regens Disposal is reminding the public of the different materials that can be placed in blue recycling bins. Regens is contracted to provide curbside recycling and garbage collection services in Estevan and other communities in the southeast.

Tourism Saskatchewan announced that 27 businesses earned the 2017 Employer of Choice designation including the Canalta Assiniboia. This is the third year in a row that Canalta Assiniboia has received this designation.

Jack Pick believes family has played a big role in the success of Pick Farms Ltd.