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In 2025, Estevan Mayor Tony Sernick expressed optimism regarding the community's economic growth, citing the Saskatchewan government's plans for a small modular reactor and ongoing downtown revitalization efforts. While residential development is underway, the city faces a budget shortfall due to reduced property assessments, prompting increased minimum taxes. Sernick highlighted initiatives to reduce debt and secure federal funding for infrastructure improvements in the northwest area to foster further development.