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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