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As 2017 comes to a close, it rounds out a year that started very bleakly, and now, going into 2018, is showing promise. Talking to people in the oilpatch in late 2016 and the first few months of 2017 was almost like going to a funeral.

Estevan – If you’ve ever seen The Blues Brothers , you get a similar vibe from Estevan’s Innovative Artificial Lift Solutions (ALS). After being dispersed for several years, they’re getting the band back together.

Estevan – There was so much interest in MNP’s presentations on federal tax changes and provincial sales tax changes that they were bringing in extra tables and chairs to squeeze more people in at the Estevan Legion Hall on Nov. 8.

Asphalt refinery deferred due to purchase of Superior Refinery

Calgary, Weyburn – For the first time in its 63-year history, the Weyburn Unit will have an entirely new operator, as Cenovus sells its 62.1 per cent operating interest in the field to Whitecap Resources Ltd. On Nov.

What others call the Lodgepole, we call Souris Valley Beds

What others call the Lodgepole, we call Souris Valley Beds

That big land sale last month is now accounted for

Two major options for baseload power – CCS coal and natural gas

On Oct. 31 the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) released its 2018 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast in Calgary. PSAC expects a total of 7,900 wells (rig releases) to be drilled in Canada in 2018.