News Archives
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December 14, 2007 - Saskatchewan Hockey Association announces SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA), in co-operation with SaskEnergy,
announced today the first annual SaskEnergy Hockey Day in Saskatchewan, taking place
January 19, 2008 in communities across the province.
October 5, 2007 - ATCO Midstream Expands in Saskatchewan
ATCO Midstream Ltd. is entering into an agreement to purchase a 50-percent interest in the
Grimes Energy Joint Venture gas plant near the town of Kisbey as the company continues
expansion into Saskatchewan. ATCO Midstream will partner in the purchase of the plant
with Bayhurst Energy Services Corporation, a subsidiary of SaskEnergy Incorporated. The
purchase of the plant, licensed to process 2.5 million cubic feet of sour gas daily,
includes approximately 22 kilometers of pipeline servicing four regional producers.
October 2, 2007 - SASKENERGY RATE DECREASE APPROVED
The Provincial Government has approved an average 5.7 per cent decrease for
SaskEnergy’s commodity rate for natural gas, effective November 1, 2007. The decrease will
mean a savings of about $66 a year for the average residential customer. The decrease was
recommended by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel in its recent report to Government.
September 28, 2007 - SaskEnergy, Students, RUH Foundation Team Up to Brighten Lives of Children in Hospital
What do SaskEnergy, a group of artistic students from St. Bernard School in Saskatoon and the Royal
University Hospital Foundation have in common? They are all dedicated to making life better for sick children in
the Pediatric unit at Royal University Hospital.
September 19, 2007 - SaskEnergy provides
commodity market update to Rate Review Panel
SaskEnergy announced today it has provided the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) with a market update,
which included a revised natural gas commodity rate of $6.57/Gigajoule (GJ). The SRRP requested a
market update as it considers SaskEnergy’s application for a new November 1, 2007 commodity rate.
September 12, 2007 - Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project helps Saskatchewan families keep money in their pockets and warmth in their homes this winter
Volunteers from SaskEnergy, TransGas, SaskEnergy Network Members, The Salvation Army, SIAST and the community will help nearly 500 Saskatchewan families improve the energy efficiency of their homes
through this year’s SaskEnergy Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project.
August 31, 2007 - Saskatchewan Roughriders, SaskEnergy and KidSport™ Launch the 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders Charity Calendar
The 2008 Saskatchewan Roughriders Charity Calendar in support of Kerry’s Catch for KidSport™ was officially launched at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Broad and 14th Avenue today in Regina.
The second annual fundraising calendar was once again produced through the partnership of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, KidSport™ Saskatchewan and SaskEnergy. Last year, over 4,200 calendars were sold throughout
the province raising over $98,000 for KidSport™ Saskatchewan, and the partners are hoping for a similar result this year.
August 30, 2007 - SaskEnergy requests commodity rate decrease in advance of winter heating season
SaskEnergy has filed an application with the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a new November 1,
2007 commodity rate of $6.93/Gigajoule (GJ), reflective of lower natural gas costs in advance of the winter heating season.
If approved, this would represent a commodity rate decrease of 2.3 per cent from the current rate of $7.17/GJ, with the average residential customer paying $26 less in annual gas costs.
July 3, 2007 - Vice President Leaves SaskEnergy To Enter New Oil Exploration Business
Ken From, Senior Vice President, Gas Supply and Business Development, SaskEnergy,
today announced that he is pursuing a new opportunity as a founding partner of a new Saskatchewan-based
oil exploration company, Prairie Hunter Exploration. He will leave his SaskEnergy role effective
August 31, 2007.
June 25, 2007 - Energy Efficient Rebate Program Announced for New Homes
The Government of Saskatchewan demonstrated a continued commitment to the environment today by announcing an energy efficient rebate program for new homes.
June 21, 2007 - SaskEnergy Donates $100,000 to Regina Food Bank for Commercial Kitchen
The Regina & District Food Bank today received a $100,000 donation from SaskEnergy to build the first commercial kitchen at a food bank in Western Canada,
and only the second facility of its kind in the country.
June 13, 2007 - TransGas technology helps
SaskWater improve service and reduce costs
State-of-the-art technology and a joint effort between TransGas
and SaskWater are helping ensure the safety and reliability of more than
30 SaskWater facilities across Saskatchewan.
May 22, 2007 - SaskEnergy Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project
Looking to Help 500 Saskatchewan Families
Thanks to the combined efforts of SaskEnergy, The Salvation Army and SIAST, Saskatchewan homeowners
thinking about volatile energy costs may once again be able to get some help
from the Share the Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project this fall.
May 16, 2007 - SaskEnergy
Delivery Rate Increase Approved
The Provincial Government has approved an average 5.7 per cent delivery rate increase for
SaskEnergy, effective June 1, 2007. This increase applies to the delivery rate only, not the actual cost of
the commodity. The effect will be an overall bill increase of $2 a month for residential customers and $2.50
a month for farm customers, with modest increases for other customer classes.
April
20, 2007 - Play it safe and be sure to ‘Call Before You Dig’ this spring
Safety should be the first priority for anyone with a project involving excavation work this spring and
that’s where Sask 1st Call is ready to help.
April
4, 2007 - Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore to Speak in Saskatchewan
Premier Lorne Calvert announced today that former U.S.
vice-president Al Gore has accepted his invitation to deliver a keynote
address in Regina on Monday, April 23, 2007. Al Gore
tickets on sale April 7 at
www.ticketmaster.ca
Youth Enviro-Action Symposium Agenda
Youth Enviro-Action Symposium High School Invitation
Youth Enviro-Action Symposium
High School Registration Form
Youth Enviro-Action Symposium
University Registration Form
March 26 , 2007 -
Saskatchewan Energuide For Houses Extended And Enhanced
Saskatchewan’s EnerGuide for Houses Grant Program will be enhanced and extended for four more years to encourage
homeowners to make retrofits that will help them save energy and money and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
March 8
, 2007 - Northerners Overwhelming Support SaskEnergy's Natural Gas Service Offering
The La Ronge area will be joining Saskatchewan’s natural gas pipeline system, thanks to the overwhelming
response by northern residents, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and businesses to SaskEnergy’s customer service offering.
February 27
, 2007 - SaskEnergy Recognizes Youth Volunteers
Twenty schools and youth groups were recognized for their
volunteer spirit as SaskEnergy presented its 2007 Global Youth
Service Day Awards (GYSD).
February 26
, 2007 - Kerry’s Catch for KidSport™ a huge success!
In 2006, SaskEnergy, KidSport™, Football Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Roughriders teamed to
create two Saskatchewan Roughrider Charity Calendars (a special ’66 Grey Cup edition along with
the regular edition) in support of Kerry’s Catch for KidSport™ and amateur football programs across
the province.
February 15
, 2007 -SaskEnergy applies for first Delivery Service Increase in a decade
Increased costs of doing business in Western Canada are a driving force behind SaskEnergy’s
application this week to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a Delivery Service increase
of $2.00/month for residential customers.
February 14
, 2007 -Saskatchewan Games Council
Excitement was in the air today as Saskatchewan Games Council Chair Michael Suchan and Sask Sport Inc.
President Don MacAulay officially introduced Team Saskatchewan 2007.
February 12
, 2007 -Second Annual Winter Festival is announced for Regina
The 2007 KŌNA-FEST, Regina’s second annual winter festival, will take place from February 12 – March 4.
January 16
, 2007 -Saskatchewan Property Management says “Yes” to Natural Gas in La Ronge
SaskEnergy is pleased to announce that Saskatchewan Property Management (SPM) has committed to ensuring that its provincial
government facilities in La Ronge will be fueled by natural gas.
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Dec 12, 2006 -
SaskEnergy Vehicle Donation to help Saskatoon Food Bank
The Saskatoon Food Bank today received a delivery van from SaskEnergy
that will be used to support its many food donation programs and services throughout the city.
Nov 29, 2006 -
La Ronge and Area Residents Encouraged to Say “Yes” to Natural Gas
SaskEnergy and the Anglin Lake - La Ronge Natural Gas
Committee are encouraging residents of La Ronge and area to sign up now for
natural gas service.
Oct 31, 2006 -
Government Approves SaskEnergy Rate Increase
Government has approved a natural gas rate increase of
5.4 per cent for SaskEnergy customers, effective November 1. The increase was recommended
by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel in its report to government.
Oct 30, 2006 -
La Ronge Natural Gas Service Receives Government Support
The province will contribute $14 million to help
bring natural gas to La Ronge and Weyakwin, Minister responsible for
SaskEnergy Andrew Thomson announced today in La Ronge.
Oct 11, 2006 -
SaskEnergy provides Rate Review Panel with Market Update
SaskEnergy today provided the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) with a market update,
which included a revised natural gas rate of $7.17/Gigajoule (GJ). SaskEnergy revised its
price forecast because of the recent decline of natural gas prices.
Sept 22, 2006 -
Pamela Wallin To Be Keynote Speaker At
Regina Legion Branch
001 80th Anniversary Celebration
The Royal Canadian Legion Regina Branch 001 today
confirmed that respected author and award-winning journalist Pamela Wallin will
be the keynote speaker at a November event to celebrate the Legion’s 80th
anniversary in Canada.
Sept 13, 2006 -
SaskEnergy Requests Commodity Rate Adjustment; Proposed Rate
Lower than Last Winter
SaskEnergy has filed an application with the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel
(SRRP) for a new November 1, 2006 commodity rate of $7.56/Gigajoule (GJ),
reflective of market prices. While this represents a commodity rate increase
of 11 per cent from the current rate of $6.80/GJ, the average residential
customer would pay about $27 less from last winter’s (November – March)
capped rate of $7.95/GJ.
Sept 7, 2006 - Share the
Warmth™ Home Energy Efficiency Project to Help 100 Regina
Families Warm up for Winter
SaskEnergy, the Salvation Army and SIAST volunteers teamed up today to help
100 Regina families improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Today
marked the launch of this year’s SaskEnergy Share the Warmth™ Home Energy
Efficiency Project.
Aug 30, 2006 -
Lloydminster Residents Urged To Complete Contracts To Qualify
For SaskEnergy Natural Gas Service
SaskEnergy is continuing to work to bring the benefits of SaskEnergy’s
natural gas service to Saskatchewan Lloydminster residents and businesses; The
corporation is urging new customers to complete their signed contracts as soon
as possible in order to qualify for SaskEnergy service this winter.
Aug 2, 2006 -
More Ways For Saskatchewan Homeowners To Save Energy And
Money
The province today announced it is enhancing
Saskatchewan Energy Share to help more homeowners reduce energy consumption and
save money on home heating.
July 6, 2006 -
Roughriders Commemorative 1966 Grey
Cup Charity Calendar Launched
What is destined to be a collectors’ item for die-hard fans of the Green and
White was launched today with the first-ever Saskatchewan Roughriders
2006-07 Commemorative ’66 Grey Cup Charity Calendar going on sale.
June 27, 2006 -
Nature Conservancy of Canada
Receives Generous In-Kind Donation from SaskEnergy
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) today announced a generous in-kind
donation from SaskEnergy in the form of office space at SaskEnergy Place in
downtown Regina. The organization moved into the donated space in January
2006, which houses nine NCC staff in Regina.
June 21, 2006 -
Opportunity for Saskatchewan residents of Lloydminster
Saskatchewan residents of Lloydminster now have an opportunity to become a
SaskEnergy natural gas customer. SaskEnergy is offering one-year contracts
to Lloydminster homeowners and businesses, starting November 1, 2006.
May
26, 2006 -Accidental discharge of particulate material in
Saskatoon
SaskEnergy is reporting an accidental release of
particulate material from a natural gas pipeline which was being removed
from a site in downtown Saskatoon.
May
25, 2006 -SaskEnergy gives back to tomorrow's volunteer
ambassadors
SaskEnergy has proudly partnered with Volunteer Canada to promote Global
Youth Service Day initiatives around the province. SaskEnergy is committed
to ensuring that volunteers will continue to be part of the Saskatchewan
landscape through Global Youth Service Day Awards. These awards recognize
schools and organizations that take part throughout the year in volunteer
activities designed to protect the environment or better their communities.
May
23, 2006 -As spring begins, you are urged to 'Call Before You
Dig'
Contractors and homeowners across Saskatchewan are reminded that, as the
spring construction season gets underway, safety is a top priority. Whether
it is landscaping or building a deck in your yard, preparation for a new
housing development, utility upgrades, or any other type of activity that
requires excavation, a call to Sask. 1st Call is crucial in order to have
underground lines marked before digging begins.
May
1, 2006 -New energy efficiency program to benefit SaskEnergy
commercial customers
SaskEnergy, together with industry partners including the Mechanical
Contractors Association of Saskatchewan (MCAS) and Commercial Network
Members, is launching an incentive program to help commercial customers save
up to 30% in their annual heating costs, by upgrading to a high efficiency
boiler.
April
26, 2006 - Strong Operational Performance Helps SaskEnergy
Post Solid Financial Results
Strong operational performance
helped SaskEnergy post a $77 million profit in 2005, while
the Saskatchewan Energy Share Plan shielded consumers from
record-high natural gas prices in the wake of hurricanes
Katrina and Rita.
April
21, 2006 -
Earth Day Update: Destination Conservation Saskatchewan
The Destination Conservation
Saskatchewan (DCS) program is generating both enthusiasm and
results for students and schools in the Sun West and Living
Sky School Divisions.
April 12, 2006 -
Homeowners plan renovations using Saskatchewan Energy Share
All signs indicate that a busy
spring renovation season is about to begin. Energy
efficiency will be the key consideration in many homeowners’
renovation plans.
April 11, 2006 -
SaskEnergy rate decrease approved
Government has approved a rate
decrease of approximately 10 per cent for SaskEnergy
customers. It is retroactive to April 1st. The decrease was
recommended by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel in its
report to Government on April 10th.
April 10, 2006 - Rate Review Panel recommends SaskEnergy
decrease gas rates
The
Saskatchewan
Rate Review Plan today announced its recommendation that
SaskEnergy reduce gas rates charged to Saskatchewan
customers.
March 31, 2006 - Saskatchewan Energy Share demonstrates energy
efficiency is a priority for homeowners
The number of people taking advantage of the
energy conservation programs announced under Saskatchewan
Energy Share is proving that energy efficiency is a priority
to residents of Saskatchewan. One example is the
programmable thermostat rebate program, which has issued
more than $152,000 in rebates over the last five months.
March
9, 2006 - SaskEnergy applies to decrease natural gas commodity
rates
SaskEnergy today filed an application with
the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a new
commodity rate of $6.80/Gigajoule (GJ), reflecting lower
spring and summer natural gas prices. The new rate would
represent an overall system-wide bill decrease of almost 10
per cent from the current effective rate of $7.95/GJ, or a
savings of about $35 for the average customer over the next
seven months.
March 3, 2006 - Saskatchewan Junior Curlers to learn from
Canada’s Best
Twelve Saskatchewan junior curlers will be
on the ice with Canada’s best male curlers at the 2006 Tim
Hortons Brier March 11-19, in Regina.
February
14, 2006 - 4th Annual I Love Regina Day Free Skating Party and
KŌNA-FEST Mascot Debut
Mayor Pat Fiacco encouraged residents to
celebrate the 4th Annual I Love Regina Day with him on
February 11, 2006.
January
31, 2006 - SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™ Program manages to
tackle a new milestone
The SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™ Program
has proved its importance to the kids of Saskatchewan, once
again. On January 31, 2006, SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™
ambassador and Saskatchewan Roughrider, Paul McCallum,
presented KidSport™ Volunteer Chair, Don McDougall, with a
cheque in the amount of $28,839.
January
19, 2006 - New Winter Festival is Announced for Regina
A brand new citywide winter festival was announced today
that will take place from February 10 – March 5, 2006 in Regina. The 24-day
Festival combines new and existing events and activities throughout the
city at outdoor and indoor venues.
January
12, 2006 - 2006 Saskatchewan Winter Games Partnerships
At a Media Conference held Thursday January
12th, 2006, the board of directors of the 2006 Saskatchewan
Winter Games announced the following commitment of financial
support...
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December 16, 2005 -
TransGas Begins Phased-In Restart of Regina Compressor Station
TransGas today restarted a portion of its
Regina Compressor Station, as part of a phased-in approach
designed to return the facility to full operational status.
December 9, 2005 -
Assessment Continues into Incident at Regina Compressor Station
TransGas, the pipeline transmission
subsidiary of SaskEnergy, continues to investigate an
incident which occurred this morning at its Regina
TransGas Compressor Station, located 3 kilometres
southwest of the city.
December 8, 2005 -
Incident at Regina Compressor Station - Update 1:00 p.m.
TransGas, the pipeline transmission
subsidiary of SaskEnergy, continues to investigate an
incident which occurred this morning at its Regina TransGas
Compressor Station, located 3 kilometres southwest of the
city.
December 1, 2005 -
Saskatchewan students usher in second century with a centennial
message of peace
One hundred pieces of artwork promoting a
peaceful and caring society in schools, communities and
abroad have been selected to create a permanent legacy of
peace, a gift from Saskatchewan students as the province
enters its second century.
November 8, 2005 -
Saskatchewan Energy Share Conservation Programs Announced
Six programs to encourage greater energy
conservation and efficiency have been introduced under
the Saskatchewan Energy Share plan to help people manage
future energy cost increases.
November 2, 2005 -
Saskatchewan Energy Share Plan Unveiled
Saskatchewan Energy Share is a detailed
two-part plan to provide short and long-term assistance to
Saskatchewan residents to help deal with rising energy
costs.
October 18, 2005 -
Public Natural Gas Vehicle Refuelling Station Officially Opens
in Swift Current
Businesses and individuals in the Swift
Current area looking to save money and reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions received some good news today when
SaskEnergy officially opened its public Natural Gas Vehicle
Refuelling Station in the city.
October 14, 2005 - Local
Organizations Share the Warmth with 100 Moose Jaw Families
Volunteers in Moose Jaw are helping
families get their homes ready for winter. Today is the
launch of the SaskEnergy Share the Warmth Home Energy
Efficiency Project, a pilot program where volunteers
from community organizations help 100 low-income
families improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
October 12, 2005 -
SaskEnergy to File Revised Commodity Rate Application
SaskEnergy will revise its commodity rate
request that is currently before the Saskatchewan Rate
Review Panel, in light of significantly increased market
prices for natural gas.
September 27, 2005 -
Saskatchewan Students Celebrate Province's Centennial Peace Day
Hundreds of students gathered in three cities today
promoting peace and
celebrating the proclamation of Peace Day in
Saskatchewan.
September 9, 2005 -
Record high market prices lead to SaskEnergy rate increase request
As a result of record-high natural gas prices on the open market,
SaskEnergy is applying to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) for a commodity
rate increase to be effective November 1, 2005
September 8, 2005 -
New technologies used to test integrity of Bronson Lake - Paynton natural gas
transmission pipeline
TransGas is investing $9 million this year
to test the safety and integrity of its natural gas
transmission pipelines across Saskatchewan.
September 8, 2005 -
New technologies used to test integrity of Golden Prairie natural gas
transmission pipeline
TransGas is investing $9 million this year
to test the safety and integrity of its natural gas
transmission pipelines across Saskatchewan.
July 26, 2005 -
SaskEnergy and Roughriders Make Dreams Come True and Start New
Kids Club
SaskEnergy and the Saskatchewan Roughriders
are proud to announce an exciting addition to this year's
SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™ program.
July 26, 2005 -
The 2005 Canada Summer Games Torch Team Unveiled
The 2005 Canada summer Games Torch Team was
unveiled at SaskEnergy Place, July 25, 2005 and is made up
of former, current and future athletes.
July 20, 2005 -
SaskEnergy Challenges Other Crowns to Help Save Lives
SaskEnergy fights to remain number one as it
competes with SaskPower and SGI in a corporate blood donor
challenge to boost the supply of much-needed blood in
Saskatchewan. Employees from the three Crowns gathered at
Canadian Blood Services in Regina today to continue this
corporate challenge.
July 14, 2005 - Games
Search for Torch Runners!
July 14, 2005 – The Games Search for Torch
Runners! - The 2005 Jeux du Canada Games announced a contest
in search of 10 Torch Relay Participants. Selected
participants will run the torch throughout the City of
Regina and will arrive at Taylor Field for the lighting of
the Canada Games Flame on August 6th at the Opening
Ceremonies.
June 27, 2005 -
SaskEnergy and the Roughriders Make Dreams Come True
SaskEnergy and the Saskatchewan Roughriders
are proud to announce the beginning of another season for
the SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™ program.
June 1, 2005 -
TransGas Environmental Project Provides Legacy For Wascana
Centre
Today, TransGas, SaskEnergy’s pipeline
transmission subsidiary, showcased its continued commitment
to protecting the environment with a legacy project in
Regina’s Wascana Centre.
June 1, 2005 - The ideal
vehicle for your Centennial celebrations!
SASKATOON (May 2005) – It’s a great way to
get together with friends to help celebrate our province’s
centennial – and it’s coming to your community! It’s the
Heart and Stroke Foundation’s SaskEnergy Big Bike for
Stroke.
May 30, 2005 - Time Is
Running Out - Get Your Tickets Today!
Time is running out to purchase your
tickets for the Lung Association of Saskatchewan’s
Share The Air Raffle 2005 (Lottery License
#L04-0476), proud partners once again with SaskEnergy.
April 22, 2005 -
Prud'homme Trucks Ltd. wins Volunteer Corporate Challenge
Ladies and Gentlemen… We have a winner! SaskEnergy, the Presenting
Sponsor and Champion of Volunteers for the 2005 Canada Summer Games, has led a
major initiative to recruit volunteers for the Games as part of National Volunteer Week.
April 22, 2005 -
Sask. 1st Call enhances safety for Saskatchewan residents
Contractors and homeowners across Saskatchewan are reminded that,
as the spring construction season gets underway, a call to Sask. 1st Call is crucial
in order to have underground lines marked before digging begins.
April 22, 2005 -
Lumsden Youth Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
The entire community of Lumsden is benefiting from the volunteer
efforts and energy from youth at a local school.
April 19, 2005 - Strong
Operational Year For SaskEnergy; GCVA Accounting Treatment
Impacts Earnings
SaskEnergy’s annual report was tabled in
the Saskatchewan legislature today. “In 2004, SaskEnergy
enjoyed a strong operational year while delivering
competitive rates to its distribution and transmission
customers,” Minister responsible for SaskEnergy Harry
Van Mulligen said. “The necessary accounting treatment
of commodity sales continues to produce wide variability
in SaskEnergy’s annual earnings, repeating the pattern
of 2002 and 2003.”
April 18, 2005 -
SaskEnergy Challenges Corporate Sponsors to Step Up To the Plate
In recognition of National Volunteer Week
(April 17 – 23), SaskEnergy officially launched the Champion
of Volunteers Corporate Volunteer Recruitment Challenge for
the 2005 Canada Summer Games.
April 15, 2005 -
SaskEnergy Leader in Building the Volunteer Team of Tomorrow
In Saskatchewan’s centennial year,
SaskEnergy will proudly partner with Volunteer Canada in
promoting Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April 15-17,
2005. SaskEnergy is committed to ensuring that volunteers
will continue to be part of the Saskatchewan landscape for
the next 100 years through their Global Youth Service Day
Awards.
April 6, 2005 -
Saskatchewan students will create a centennial peace legacy
Close to 300 students from the Grant Road
and Kitchener public schools in Regina committed to usher in
Saskatchewan’s next century by creating a culture of mutual
respect and understanding starting in the province’s
centennial year.
March 31, 2005 - Join
the Parti Become a volunteer for the 2006 Tim Hortons Brier
Parti Gras is coming to Regina, and now
is your chance to join in the fun and help the Queen
City host the biggest party in Canada in 2006 - The Tim
Hortons Brier.
March 18, 2005 -
TransGas initiates steps to resume cavern-development operations at Asquith
Natural Gas Storage Project
On Friday, March 18, 2005, TransGas initiated steps to resume
cavern-development operations at its Asquith Natural Gas Storage Project, after
receiving an amended water-use licence from the project regulator, the Saskatchewan
Watershed Authority.
March 11, 2005 -
Restart of TransGas Project Approved
Following an independent third party review
of the TransGas cavern project near Vanscoy, Saskatchewan
Watershed Authority announced today that TransGas can
proceed under an amended approval to operate.
March 9, 2005 - Third
Party Report Clears Project To Proceed
An independent third party review of the
TransGas cavern project near Vanscoy has found that the
project, from a hydrogeological perspective, may resume
at the planned pumping rates.
March 9, 2005 -
Independent Review Completed of Asquith Storage Project Water
Management
TransGas today welcomed the public release of an independent
review into water management at the Asquith Natural Gas Storage
Development Project, located west of Saskatoon.
March 3, 2005 - SaskEnergy Supports Canada Games with Clean Machine
Any athlete will say you can only expect
to get out of your body what you put into it. The same
sentiment can be applied to vehicles.
March 1, 2005 -
“ExpressAddress” Online Moving Service Expands
ExpressAddress, Saskatchewan’s convenient
online address change service, expanded service today with
two new participating organizations: Saskatchewan Health and
SecurTek.
February 4, 2005 - Saskatchewan Research Council to Conduct
Independent Review of Asquith Storage Project Water Management
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority (SWA)
today announced it has contracted Harm Maathuis of the
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) to conduct an
independent review of the water management surrounding the
TransGas Asquith Storage Project.
January 27, 2005 - Province Ready to Sing Saskatchewan's
Centennial Song
A bright melody, inspiring words and an
upbeat chorus are just three of the many reasons why
Saskatchewan, We Love this Place! has been named
Saskatchewan's official centennial song.
January 6, 2005 - McCallum to Auction Kicking Shoes in Support
of Red Cross Relief Effort
Saskatchewan Roughrider kicker Paul McCallum
today announced that he is placing his kicking shoes and
helmet on eBay to help support the Red Cross Asia Earthquake
and Tsunami Relief Fund.
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December 13, 2004 -
Controlled Shutdown at TransGas Asquith Cavern Project
Responding to a request from the
Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, TransGas has initiated a
controlled shutdown of a project to construct natural gas
storage caverns near the town of Asquith.
December 3, 2004 - SaskEnergy/TransGas Alumni Help North Central
Neighbourhood
With snow on the ground and winter officially
on its way, a group of SaskEnergy/TransGas retirees from across
southern Saskatchewan today donated a snowblower that will allow
youth to help out seniors and other residents of North Central
Regina. The snowblower will be an important part of the North
Central Family Association’s Youth Empowerment Program.
December 1, 2004 - SaskEnergy and Paul McCallum Make Dreams Come
True
Today at the University of Regina, Paul McCallum, the
2004 SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport Ambassador, helped
hand over a cheque worth over $39,000 to KidSport™
Saskatchewan, bringing the program’s seven-year total to
just over $196,000. The 2004 donation will help another
565 kids achieve their dreams by getting involved in
sport.
November
26, 2004 - SaskEnergy President Named
Premier Lorne Calvert announced today
the appointment of Doug Kelln, P. Eng., as President and
CEO of SaskEnergy, effective immediately.
“I am pleased to announce the
appointment of a long-time SaskEnergy employee and
executive to this position,” Calvert said. “Mr. Kelln is
very knowledgeable about the gas business and we are
confident in his ability to lead the corporation in the
years ahead.”
November
23, 2004 - SaskEnergy’s 11 year-old Recycling Project Becomes a
Legacy
In a community-minded move, SaskEnergy today
handed over its highly successful 11 year-old warm clothing
program, the SaskEnergy Share the Warmth Recycling Project,
to the citizens of Saskatchewan. The move is aimed at
creating a legacy of giving through “official permanent
Share the Warmth depots” around the province and an awards
program for schools that remain involved with the project.
November
17, 2004 - TransGas Issues Statement on Water Quantity and
Quality in Asquith Area
TransGas Limited (TransGas) is developing four
underground natural gas storage caverns in the Asquith area.
This storage cavern development is essential for providing safe
and reliable natural gas service in the Saskatoon area, as the
pipeline network alone cannot meet the future needs for natural
gas on cold winter days.
November
10, 2004 - TransGas Operation Suspended Pending Further Research
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority has asked
TransGas to initiate a controlled shutdown of operations near
Vanscoy to allow for further research into public concerns about
groundwater levels in the Grandora area. TransGas had originally
scheduled a temporary shut down for March 2005. The company will
co-operate with the Authority by advancing the timing of the
planned shutdown by approximately 15 weeks.
November
5, 2004 - SaskEnergy’s 11th Annual Share the Warmth Recycling
Project About to Begin!
During Saskatchewan’s cold winter
months, thousands of children and adults will need warm
winter clothing like mitts, toques, scarves, blankets
and sweaters – or warm fuzzies - to stay warm. The
SaskEnergy Share the Warmth Project, held from November
1-8 this year, will ensure that people in our
communities who need these warm items receive these
basic winter necessities.
November
3, 2004 - SaskEnergy First Corporate Partner of Global Youth
Service Day
SaskEnergy is the first corporate
partner in Saskatchewan to collaborate with Volunteer
Canada to promote Global Youth Service Day, April 15-17,
2005. As well, SaskEnergy is proud to present the 2nd
Annual Global Youth Service Day awards on February 28,
2005. SaskEnergy began the awards in 2004 because the
company wanted to foster the volunteer spirit in young
people.
October
27, 2004 - SaskEnergy to create a lasting legacy for
Saskatchewan children
SaskEnergy will contribute to the health and
well-being of Saskatchewan children through a $500,000
contribution to the Royal Care Campaign for University
Hospital (RUH) Foundation. Over the next five years the
funds will be targeted specifically for pediatric health
research support.
October
14, 2004 - Canada Games reaching out to volunteers
More than 5,000 volunteers will be required
to help stage the 2005 Canada Summer Games in Regina, Moose
Jaw, Lumsden and Saskatchewan Beach from August 6-20, 2005.
To help fill that void, the 2005 Canada Games Host Society
launched its volunteer recruitment campaign at separate
events in Regina and Moose Jaw today.
October
4, 2004 - Rider Legends, Olympians and Paralympians join
together to support Saskatchewan kids
Twelve of Saskatchewan’s greatest
athletes led a trademark charity program to success once
again, through SaskEnergy’s “Line Up with the Legends”
Program. This year, Rider Legends, Olympians and
Paralympians from the 2004 Athens contingent helped
corporate teams raise more than $18,300 for KidSportTM
Saskatchewan. These funds will help underprivileged
Saskatchewan kids participate in sport.
October
1, 2004 - Saskatchewan’s Olympians and Paralympians to be
honored at Roughrider game
Saskatchewan athletes and support staff who
attended the 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Athens,
Greece, will be honoured as part of the festivities
involving the Saskatchewan Roughrider home game against the
Montreal Alouettes on Oct. 2.
September
29, 2004 - TransGas & SaskEnergy Using Innovative Tools to Keep
Public Safe
TransGas, the pipeline transmission company
of SaskEnergy is using innovative technology to test and
maintain their natural gas pipeline system to ensure the
safety of the public. TransGas and SaskEnergy construction
crews will be inspecting a 12” natural gas pipeline to
confirm its integrity and strength and ability to safely
operate into the future. The pipeline, which runs adjacent
to Circle Drive between Clarence Avenue and Boychuk Drive,
is the main feeder that supplies homes, businesses and
industrial customers in the Saskatoon area and throughout
eastern Saskatchewan.
September
23, 2004 - CENTENNIAL TO SHOW SASKATCHEWAN'S SPIRIT
Several initiatives were announced for the
province's centennial including a recognition program,
exciting marketing campaign, homecoming program and song
competition in front of thousands of flag- and pompom-waving
students and residents in Yorkton.
September 13,
2004 - SaskEnergy Donation to help Regina Food Bank Programs and Services
The Regina and District Food Bank today received
a delivery van and a donation of surplus computer equipment from SaskEnergy.
September 1,
2004 - Prime Rate Loans help customers save money by conserving
energy while helping the environment
SaskEnergy, in partnership with its Network
Members and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) announced today
the ENERGY STAR® Loan Event, a prime rate loan program available
to all homeowners wishing to upgrade their furnaces and boilers to
ENERGY STAR® qualified high-efficiency units.
August 9,
2004 - TransGas Begins High Pressure Natural Gas Line Test East
of Regina
TransGas, the natural gas transmission
subsidiary of SaskEnergy, today began preparing to perform a
hydrostatic pressure test of the pipeline which provides
natural gas service to the communities of Pilot Butte,
Emerald Park, White City and Balgonie.
June 21,
2004 - SaskEnergy Head Office Home to 2005 Canada Summer Games
Representatives from the Canada Summer Games,
SaskEnergy, the Government of Saskatchewan and the City of
Regina gathered today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially
open the new headquarters of the 2005 Canada Summer Games.
June 17,
2004 - Roughrider Legends Rally Around Saskatchewan Kids in 2004
In one of the biggest repeat performances in
Saskatchewan football history, Rider greats are lining up to
support underprivileged kids in Saskatchewan through the 2004
SaskEnergy Catch for KidSportTM Program.
June 10,
2004 - Recycling Program Will Help Regina and District Food Bank
Purchase Milk for Children in Need
Of the approximately 100 million inkjet
cartridges used in Canada each year, only 5-10% are ever
recycled. The rest are simply thrown away, adding unnecessary
waste to Canadian landfills.
May 19,
2004 - Clean-Burning Economical Alternative to Gasoline
The City of Moose Jaw is saving thousands of
dollars a year and reducing emissions with natural gas vehicles
(NGVs) which are a viable, economical and
environmentally-friendly fuel option for businesses.
May 14,
2004 - What’s big and red and rolls all over Saskatchewan?
REGINA (May 14, 2004) – Here’s something you
don’t see everyday - picture thirty people all pedaling the same
bike in your community, in support of healthy hearts and the
Heart and Stroke Foundation. Hard to imagine?
May 12,
2004 - SaskEnergy Challenges Saskatchewan to Donate Blood
SaskEnergy’s outstanding record of blood
donation is on the line, and our employees are again rolling up
their sleeves to give the gift of life.
May 4,
2004 - Rosthern’s Youth Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
The entire community of Rosthern is
benefiting from the volunteer efforts of Rosthern High
School.
May 4,
2004 - Naicam’s Youth Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
Students at Naicam School will be
enjoying their lunches outside in their new butterfly
and bird garden.
May 4,
2004 - Lloydminister Youth Recognized for Environmental
Stewardship
Lloydminister’s Queen Elizabeth
School Knights are going green.
May 4,
2004 - LaRonge’s Youth Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
Students at Churchill High School in
LaRonge are leading their community in a recycling
initiative.
May 4,
2004 - Lumsden Youth Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
The entire community of Lumsden is benefiting
from the volunteer efforts of Lumsden High School.
April 20,
2004 - SASKENERGY POSTS SOLID FINANCIAL YEAR
Led by a vibrant industry that drilled a record
number of natural gas wells in Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy posted a
profit of $41 million for 2003, up $34 million from 2002.
April 7,
2004 - Sask. 1st Call celebrates a Saskatchewan Milestone
Sask. 1st Call, Saskatchewan’s
underground facility location screening and notification
service, today celebrated a milestone. Through its 17
members, Sask. First Call now represents a quarter
million kilometers of buried infrastructure across
Saskatchewan, all of which can now be accessed by a
single, toll-free number.
April 1,
2004 - TransGas Helps Promote Literacy in Southwestern
Saskatchewan
Today, the Southwest TransGas Share the
Warmth Fund donated the funds necessary to purchase
three computers for the Tutoring and Literacy Program in
Maple Creek. The Program in turn bought the computers
from the In Kind Centre of Saskatchewan. The computers
will be an aid to 25 students, both children and adults,
who have moved to Saskatchewan from countries like China
and South Korea and are learning English as a second
language.
March 31,
2004 - SaskEnergy to receive the Sask Sport Inc. President’s
Citation
Larry LeBlanc, President of Sask Sport Inc.,
today announced that SaskEnergy, the province’s gas utility,
will receive the Sask Sport Inc. President’s Citation for its
outstanding contributions to amateur sport in Saskatchewan.
February 25, 2004 - SaskEnergy Teams Up with Volunteer
Canada for Global Youth Service Day
SaskEnergy has proudly collaborated with Volunteer Canada to promote Global Youth Service Day,
April 16-18, 2004. Global Youth Service Day is an international initiative aimed at getting youth involved in
community service.
January 28, 2004 - New Record Set for Natural Gas
Consumption
This week’s extreme temperatures have set a new record for natural gas consumed within
Saskatchewan. TransGas, the pipeline transmission subsidiary of SaskEnergy, has set a record over the past 24
hours, delivering 1.12 PetaJoules of natural gas to its customers. This is an 8 per cent increase over the
previous record set earlier this winter on January 4, 2004.
January 16, 2004 - First Natural Gas Customers Connected in Nova
Scotia
Halifax, NS - For the first time ever, the people of Nova Scotia are enjoying the benefits of natural gas distribution
service. Heritage Gas today announced it has connected natural gas service to its first residential and commercial customers in
the province.
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December 8, 2003 - Roughrider Legends Help Set New
Record for SaskEnergy Catch for KidSport™ Program
December 3, 2003 - A Decade of Sharing the Warmth Across
Saskatchewan
November 19, 2003 - Volunteers Help Make Grey Cup
“Flat-Out Fun” in Saskatchewan
September 28, 2003 - Rider Legends Set Record With Catch
For KidSport™
September 23, 2003 - SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth
Recycling Project Launched
September 8, 2003 - Furnace upgrades easier and cheaper
with SaskEnergy
August 28, 2003 - TransGas Developing Major Natural Gas
Storage Project
August 18, 2003 - Natural Gas Industry Makes Beef Donation
to Charities
June 26, 2003 - Roughrider Legends Will Be Back on the Field
to Help Saskatchewan Kids in 2003
June 23, 2003 - SaskEnergy Unveils Winning First Nations
Artwork
June 18, 2003 - “ExpressAddress” Online Moving Service
Announced
June 13, 2003 - Banding together to save the Burrowing
Owl Interpretive Centre
June 3, 2003 - Heritage Gas Accepts Natural Gas
Distribution Franchise
May 28, 2003 - SaskEnergy Helps Moose Jaw Students Keep
Burrowing Owl Centre Open
May 9, 2003 - Grey Cup Volunteer Sign UP Online
April 22, 2003 - Saskatchewan People Win Through Blood
Donor Challenge
April 17, 2003 - High market prices trigger rate
increase request
March 20, 2003 - Stay Safe – Check Your Natural Gas and
Propane-Operated Equipment and Appliances
March 17, 2003 - Future Scientists Expand And Enlighten
Their Minds Through Provincial Science Fair Program
February 3, 2003 - SaskEnergy Catch for Kids program enjoys best year ever!
---------------------------- 2002 ----------------------------
December 18, 2002 - Big Bike rolls to record fundraising
totals for Heart and Stroke Foundation
December 11, 2002 - SaskEnergy To Host Offices For 2003 Grey Cup
December 9, 2002 - 2002 Share the Warmth Campaign Sets Records
December 5, 2002 - Home Energy Evaluation Saves Energy and Money
November 13, 2002 - Share the Warmth Project Tops Half Million Donations
October 28, 2002 - TransGas and Ducks Unlimited Create Wildlife Conservation Area
October 28, 2002 - Co-Generation Pilot Project Underway at Regina General Hospital
October 2, 2002 - Pigs in a Blanket" Kicks
Off 9th Annual Recycling Project
September 25, 2002 - Bobby the Bobblehead
to raise funds for KidSport
September 25, 2002 - SaskEnergy Sponsors
Mysteries of the Marsh Program at the Saskatchewan Science Centre
September 17, 2002 - SaskEnergy Meewasin
Hear the Children Peace Day
September 9, 2002 - SaskEnergy and
Saskatoon Food Bank Launch thINK - Ink Cartridge Recycling Program
August 15, 2002 - All-Canadian Partnership
Announces Nova Scotia Gas Distribution Company and Highlights of Application
July 31, 2002 - SaskEnergy Purchases
GreenPower for Regional Offices
July 23, 2002 - Flare Gas Pilot Project
Passes Important Milestone
July 17, 2002 - SASKENERGY ANNOUNCES
PARTNERS IN NOVA SCOTIA NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION
June 20, 2002 - MAJOR GAS DEVELOPMENT IN
SASKATCHEWAN
June 17, 2002 - SASKENERGY NETWORK EXTENDS
PRIME RATE LOAN PROGRAM
June 12, 2002 - SaskEnergy Art Contest
Benefits Aboriginal Youth
April 9, 2002 - ENERGYCHECK A BIG SUCCESS
April 4, 2002 - Saskatchewan First Call -
Pipeline Companies Introduce New Safety Service
March 19, 2002 - Plan To Expand Oil
Industry
January 23, 2002 - School energy
conservation program benefits from Crown support
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December 18, 2001 - Energy Rate Recommendations Approved
December 17, 2001 - Flare gas to generate electricity
December 14, 2001 - Provincial Government Announces Greenprint Plan for Seniors
December 7, 2001 - Another successful campaign for Saskatchewan
November 20, 2001 - Saskatchewan people
share and care
November 15, 2001 - SaskEnergy announces
$100 Million in capital investments
November 2, 2001 - Festival Of Trees
Announces Corporate Sponsorship
October 30, 2001 - 2002 Saskatchewan Winter
Games Humboldt Inc.
October 15, 2001 - ENSURING STABLE ENERGY
COSTS
October 11, 2001 - HELPING YOU SAVE ENERGY
AND MONEY
October 9, 2001 - 8th Annual Share the
Warmth Recycling Project
September 26, 2001 - Fleet operators step
on the (natural) gas and save thousands
September
13, 2001 - CIC Releases Semi Annual Report
August 23, 2001 - SaskEnergy Head Office
relocation savings to top $5 million, almost $1 million more than expected
July 24, 2001 - First
"Greenprint" Initiative announced
July 7, 2001 - SaskEnergy and the
Saskatchewan Roughriders again catching for KidSport Saskatchewan
June 6, 2001 - SaskEnergy absorbs $80
million of proposed commodity rate increase
May 4, 2001 - Continuing high prices
unfortunately necessitate significant rate increase
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December 19, 2000 - SaskEnergy to promote
conservation to help customers save energy, minimize costs
December 19, 2000 - SaskEnergy steps-up efforts
to help customers
November 30, 2000 - Cabinet Announces Decision
Regarding SaskEnergy's Commodity And Delivery Rate Applications
November 23, 2000 - SaskEnergy Responds To
Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel's Decision Regarding Commodity And Delivery Service Applications
November 9, 2000 - SaskEnergy And Residents Of
Saskatchewan Continue To Support Those In Need
October 18, 2000 - Safety Remains Top Priority
-- New Policy On Non-Safety Calls Promotes Fairness, Contains Costs
October 10, 2000 - Record Natural Gas Prices
Cause SaskEnergy To File For Rate Adjustment
July 27, 2000 - SaskEnergy To Save $4.4 Million
By Moving Into Wascana Energy Building
July 4, 2000 - SaskEnergy And The Saskatchewan
Roughriders Announce Plans For The 2000 Catch For Kids Program
July 1, 2000 - SaskEnergy And Participating
Network Members Offer Air Miles
June 23, 2000 - SaskEnergy Employee And
Saskatchewan Roughrider Great Enters The Plaza Of Honour
May 25, 2000 - Media Reports Surface Regarding
Future Plans For SaskEnergy Head Office
May 1, 2000 - Payment Option Campaign
Partnership Announced
April 14, 2000 - SaskEnergy Launches Action By
Canadians (ABC) Climate Change Program
March 13, 2000 - SaskEnergy Launches Two New
Services Provincially
February 21, 2000 - Natural Gas Network Extended
Through Swan River Valley
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December 13, 1999 - SaskEnergy responds to Panel
recommendations, proposal changes
December 6, 1999 - Saskatchewan Communities Share the Warmth™
Collecting Over 60,000 Sweaters
November 29, 1999 - Sweater Recycling Continues to Overwhelm
Province with Warmth
November 25, 1999 - Application for Recovery of Natural Gas
Costs
November 25, 1999 - SaskEnergy submits proposal to new
interim rate panel
November 18, 1999 - New Rate Review Panel
November 16, 1999 - Moose Jaw Area Launch Site For New
"Natural Choice ServicesTM"
November 9, 1999 - Catch For Kids Fund Sets Its Own Records
October 14, 1999 - TransGas Constructs Natural Gas Pipeline
Along Highway #2
October 5, 1999 - The Don Narcisse-SaskEnergy Catch for Kids
Fund 1999 Limited Edition Football Card
September 27, 1999 - Saskatchewan Natural Gas Transmission
Company Marketing To Albert Gas Producers
June 23, 1999 - SaskEnergy Officially Opens New Office
May 25, 1999 - Historic Bird Sanctuary Gets SaskEnergy
Support
May 20, 1999 - SASKENERGY PROVIDES SECOND FUNDING INSTALLMENT
TO T-REX CENTRE
May 18, 1999 - Natural Gas Network To Expand Along #2 Highway
April 21, 1999 - Crown Sector Continues To Perform Well In
1998
February 23, 1999 - SaskEnergy Union Members Ratify New
Agreement
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December 18, 1998 - SaskEnergy, TransGas Plan $100 Million
Investment To Extend Service, Support Industry
December 18, 1998 - SaskEnergy, TransCanada To Participate
In Chilean Project
November 27, 1998 - SaskEnergy Sponsors 1999 Western Canada
Summer Games
November 23, 1998 - SaskEnergy Announces Major Investment In
T-Rex Centre
October 26, 1998 - Cypress Hills Provincial Park To Receive
Natural Gas Service
September 18, 1998 - Preparations For Natural Gas
Competition Continue With Terms And Conditions Announcement
September 18, 1998 - Market Forces Cause Cost Of Gas
Adjustment
September 1, 1998 - Customer Bills Modified To Provide More
Detail In Preparation For Competition
August 31, 1998 - 1998 Semi-Annual Financial Report On Crown
Corporations Released
June 25, 1998 - SaskEnergy Announces New Network &
Appliance Financing
June 24, 1998 - Don Narcisse Launches SaskEnergy Catch For
Kids Fund
June 4, 1998 - SaskEnergy Asks For Public Input On Gas Supply
Competition
May 20, 1998 - SaskEnergy Customer Financing Announced
May 19, 1998 - SaskEnergy Consults Industry On Gas Supply
Competition
April 29, 1998 - Students to Receive $500,000 in Scholarships
from SaskEnergy
March 18, 1998 - SaskEnergy Announces Major Investments In
Youth And Science
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December 17, 1997 - Warm Weather Allows For Reduced Rate
Increase; Competition Approved
December 4, 1997 - SaskEnergy International and NOVA to
Explore Opportunity in Chile
December 2, 1997 - SaskEnergy International To Lead Major
Natural Gas Study In Uruguay
October 31, 1997 - SaskEnergy Proposes Rate Adjustment And
Competition
October 17, 1997 - Natural Gas Extended To Residents Near
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