Editor’s note: Graham Shirley and his wife, Nancy, were kind enough to allow me to interview them in 2017 as their family-owned and operated company, Bert Baxter Transport Ltd., had reached its 60th year. The Shirleys’ home is just down the street from me,...
So way back in November, Quick Dick McDick calls and says he’d like to grab lunch, down in Estevan. He’s putting together a show to be held at the Estevan Orpheum Theatre come January. The event is meant to help out the owners finish repairs from flood...
There’s more to the oilfield than work! On May 2, the Estevan Oilfield Technical Society held its 5tth annual Top Gun Trap Shoot at the Estevan Trap Club. Those smiles are genuine, because you can’t hide that much fun. Tap on the photo to enlarge, swipe to...
Estevan’s TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course was the venue for the Estevan Oilfield Technical Society’s 68th Annual Golf Tournament which ran May 28-31. Payden Benning was the winner with a one-under 71. Tap on the photo to enlarge, swipe to see the next photo....
The Outlaw Buckers & Oil Kings Match Bronc Riding are back for 2025, presented by the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show. The event takes place at the Weyburn Exhibition Grounds on June 3. The event starts with a tailgate party sponsored by Fast Trucking at...
It’s spring breakup! Time to loosen up a bit and have some fun. Jerry Mainil Ltd. of Weyburn held an equipment rodeo on April 9. I jumped on the excavator. I didn’t do too bad, considering I haven’t spent more than a couple minutes on a full-sized...
