ESTEVAN

Estevan's vibrant, growing and diverse economy is characterized by: power generation, coal mining, agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas drilling. Estevan is also home to the world's first commercial carbon capture and storage project- SaskPower's Clean Coal Power generating plant worth $ 1.44 billion... Estevan is the commercial hub of the Southeast. With its central location, and excellent transportation system (highways, rail, air), Estevan is well connected with markets throughout North America. Three major highways, as well as, the main CPR line pass directly through the city providing access to both east-west and north-south corridors. The Estevan airport accommodates charter flights and has the potential for further development... Estevan has become known as the Energy Capital of Saskatchewan - a distinction based on an extraordinary resource base and the strong resource sector that is serviced primarily out of Estevan.