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SaskEnergy launches Safe Digging Excellence Award

What better time to recognize Saskatchewan contractors who are dedicated to safe digging practices than during Dig Safe Month? This April, SaskEnergy launched the Safe Digging Excellence Award to recognize and celebrate contractors who reduce the risk of damage to underground infrastructure by following safe digging practices. In the first year of the award, SaskEnergy recognized three Saskatchewan businesses that make safe digging a focus on every job site — Parkland Contracting and Vac Services (Yorkton), Yaremy Screw Piles (Melfort) and Jerry Mainil Limited (Weyburn). {"preview_thumbnail":"...
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SaskEnergy & UNIFOR Ratify Agreement

A tentative agreement between SaskEnergy and UNIFOR was reached on December 13, 2023, and a ratification tour that was held by the union, across the province, over the last couple weeks. “The signing of the collective bargaining agreement at SaskEnergy demonstrates the value of collaboration between unions and the Government of Saskatchewan,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. The CBA is retroactive to February 1, 2023, and will see wage increases annually at a rate of 3 per cent (February 1, 2023), 3 per cent (February 1, 2024), and 2 per cent (February 1, 2025). The CBA...

SaskEnergy named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

More than 1,200 SaskEnergy employees across the province already know their company is a great place to work—but now the entire country knows. SaskEnergy has been named one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers” for 2023. Published annually by Mediacorp Canada Inc. since 2000, Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes the nation’s best places to work. “Congratulations to SaskEnergy on this latest recognition, and to all of the dedicated employees who make SaskEnergy a great place to work,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “Not only is SaskEnergy one of...

SaskEnergy recognized nationally as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

SaskEnergy is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the second year in a row. Now celebrating its 24th year, Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an annual competition by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing the best workplaces throughout the country. For 2024, SaskEnergy is being honoured for its formal remote work program, increased duration of maternity and parental leave for new and adoptive parents, and long-term support through a defined contribution pension plan and retirement planning assistance. “I am once again pleased to congratulate SaskEnergy on being named one of Canada...

SaskEnergy is helping community groups “Share the Warmth” this winter

One of SaskEnergy’s flagship community programs—Share the Warmth—is back to support Saskatchewan people in need this winter. The program offers cash grants of up to $1,000 for grassroots community initiatives that provide food, clothing, and shelter support to families, children, seniors, homeless persons, and others who may need a hand. “What started nearly 30 years ago as a sweater recycling project to provide warm clothing to people in need has grown into one of SaskEnergy’s signature programs in communities across the province,” SaskEnergy’s Acting President and CEO Mark Guillet said....

SaskEnergy Recognizes Natural Gas Utility Workers on October 10

There are many reasons to be thankful this Monday. October 10 is Thanksgiving, and it is also Canadian Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. SaskEnergy is marking the day by recognizing its many hard-working employees who are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable access to natural gas to homes throughout Saskatchewan. “I’m thankful for the dedication shown by our employees to the people of this province. This commitment helps make SaskEnergy one of the most reliable energy delivery systems in North America,” SaskEnergy’s Acting President and CEO Mark Guillet said. “Whenever you step...

SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease

SaskEnergy customers could soon be paying less on their monthly natural gas bills after the corporation brings a request for adjustments to its commodity and delivery service rates to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP). On June 29, 2023, SaskEnergy will apply to the SRRP for a 22.1 per cent decrease to the commodity rate, dropping it from $4.20 to $3.30 per gigajoule. At the same time, SaskEnergy will also bring forward a proposal for the SRRP to consider a five per cent delivery service rate increase. The combined commodity and delivery service rate adjustments will result in an...

SaskEnergy funds carbon capture at Regina Airport

SaskEnergy and the Regina Airport Authority (RAA) are piloting the use of new technology in Saskatchewan that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the main heating system at the Regina International Airport (YQR) by about 20 per cent, helping the RAA to achieve its environmental goals. A CarbinX small-scale carbon-capture device, manufactured by Calgary-based CleanO2, has been installed in the mechanical room of YQR’s Air Terminal Building. About $40,000 in SaskEnergy funding covered the cost and delivery of the unit and will also pay for independent measurement and verification to...

Mark Guillet Appointed SaskEnergy President and CEO

SaskEnergy is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Mark Guillet, who has been acting in the role since February 2022, has been formally named President and Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors I would like to congratulate Mark Guillet on his formal appointment as President and CEO. After an extensive search, it was clear to the Board that he is the best person to lead SaskEnergy,” says Susan Barber, Chair of SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors. “Mark is a passionate and steady leader, consistently demonstrating that he has the Corporation’s best...

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Sustainability a top priority as SaskEnergy looks toward 2023

SaskEnergy now has a clear path to achieving its goal of cutting emissions from operations by 35 per cent by the year 2030. The roadmap to reaching this goal is detailed in SaskEnergy’s 2021-22 Sustainability Report, which was released today. “This past year, SaskEnergy made significant progress in developing a viable plan to achieving its emissions-reduction goal,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “Several initiatives are already underway to cut emissions by integrating renewable electricity at SaskEnergy facilities, reducing the amount of vented gas from operations, and...

SaskEnergy program offering free furnace tune-ups is back for another year

It is summertime in Saskatchewan, however, people in this province know winter is never far away. That is why SaskEnergy is helping customers make sure their furnaces are running smoothly. Starting this week, SaskEnergy is teaming up with Network Members to offer the Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP). Income-qualifying homeowners looking to prepare before the snowflakes start to fly can apply to receive a free Home Heating Tune-Up. “Saskatchewan residents can once again apply for free furnace tune-ups, repairs and carbon monoxide alarms, keeping their homes safe and ready for winter,” said Don...