ESTEVAN – Eight years. That’s how long the leadership of United Mine Workers of America Local 7606 has been fighting what until very recently was a losing battle to maintain coal mining jobs at the Westmoreland Estevan Mine. They can tell from Ashley Johnson’s email –...
ESTEVAN – As the owner and operator of one of Estevan’s longest-running hotels, Jeff Pierson has seen the ups and downs of the Energy City’s booms and busts. And with the impending demise of the coal industry now averted, things are looking up for the Days Inn....
ESTEVAN – The June 18th announcement that Saskatchewan would be rebuilding its coal fleet has massive repercussions for the Rural Municipality of Estevan No. 5. Most of the coal mining takes place within the RM of Estevan, with some in the adjacent RM of Coalfields....
OTTAWA – On Feb. 19, 2019, a rally was held on Parliament Hill, the climax of the United We Roll! Convoy for Canada! to Ottawa. One of the lengthiest speeches was presented by Estevan farmer and auctioneer Jason LeBlanc, who had a semi and grain trailer decaled to...
“This is a practical and common-sense decision that reflects a true understanding of the needs of both our community and the province as a whole.” Several letters of support were written backing the province’s move to rebuilt its coal fleet,...
