Refurbishing Estevan’s coal plants could help support its economy amid U.S. tariffs

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By Kat Ludwig Global News

Posted March 4, 2025 7:12 pm

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'Tarrif Concerns Estevan’s energy sector'

1:48 Tarrif Concerns Estevan’s energy sector

WATCH: Estevan's energy sector could be heavily impacted by the U.S. tariffs. Refurbishing the city's coal power plants could help lessen the impact and support the economy.

Estevan, Sask. is commonly known as the energy city, being a hub for trades work in industries like oil, gas, and agriculture.

Some city officials in Estevan says local jobs in those industries could be on the line thanks to the tariffs from the United States.

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However, the city is optimistic because the provincial government is considering refurbishing Estevan’s two coal power plants, which could help support the economy.

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