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Public safety and system improvements focus of rate application

SaskEnergy has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for a Delivery Service Rate increase to support continued elevated capital spending on system safety and customer growth initiatives totaling more than $50 million in 2017/18. If approved, a typical residential customer would see an increase of $1.65/month – 2.3 per cent of their total bill – effective November 1 st, 2017. The remaining portion of the bill, the Commodity Rate, is unchanged at $3.65/Gigajoule (GJ). “As a focus on pipeline safety we continually upgrade existing infrastructure, while investing in the tools and...

System upgrades resulting in lower emissions

At SaskEnergy, we are committed to reducing emissions from our operations by 35 per cent by 2030. A lot of the work to achieve this goal involves technological upgrades to our system through three focus areas — vent gas reduction, optimization and renewable electricity. New systems We are designing and installing new flare systems at our stations across Saskatchewan, to cut down the amount of gas that is vented through our operations. Flare systems are regularly shown on TV news, or you may have noticed them while driving by – a flame coming from the top of a tall thin pipe at a SaskEnergy...
… Our System Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email Share At SaskEnergy, we are committed to reducing emissions from our … from the top of a tall thin pipe at a SaskEnergy facility. About 25 per cent of SaskEnergy’s emissions come from … Replacing old equipment with new, more efficient equipment helps us reduce emissions. This includes our line heaters.  …

Rekindling long-ago customer connection a career highlight for employee

A quarter century ago, our construction crews were a main attraction for children spending their summers at Kenosee Provincial Park. SaskEnergy employees worked for several summers to extend gas service to cabins in the area in the late 1990s. “Some kids, you couldn’t get rid of them. They’re pointing and looking; the parents want to go, but the kids want to stay and see us work,” says Dale Staudt, a Crew Lead with our southern Saskatchewan Construction team. “We would stop and explain what we were doing and show them. We’d stand back with the parent and watch one of our guys dig. For a small...

Meter Handling for Contractors

Care and attention is important when shipping, receiving, transporting and storing natural gas meters. If handled incorrectly, physical or mechanical damage could result in a defective meter that is no longer accurate or reliable. SaskEnergy is required to follow the guidelines issued by Measurement Canada, an agency of the Federal Government. The option for contractors to disconnect our meters can continue by ensuring all guidelines are followed. By working together, we can provide a high level of service to our mutual customers in a safe and efficient way. Guidelines for Working with Natural...

Melfort based Company Recognized for Outstanding Safe Digging Practices in Saskatchewan

… Date Apr 3, 2025 Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email Share SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates … committed to safe digging and community safety.  SaskEnergy is pleased to recognize Yaremy Screw Piles with a … It also does other earthwork projects. “The line locates helps us to make sure that everyone on the job site will be …

Blanket exercises build understanding of shared history

A recent blanket exercise at our Regina Service Centre hit close to home for SaskEnergy Operations employee Todd Sanderson. Todd spent eight years in the residential school system and knows firsthand the experiences discussed during the exercise. “The path we had to walk as a people helps explain where we are now,” Todd says. “Our history should be shared to close a gap between cultures that never should have been separated in the first place.” A number of SaskEnergy employees have taken part in blanket exercises as part of our company’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. A blanket...
… exercise at our Regina Service Centre hit close to home for SaskEnergy Operations employee Todd Sanderson. Todd spent … during the exercise. “The path we had to walk as a people helps explain where we are now,” Todd says. “Our history … by the visual impact of the exercise. “I will be thinking about this exercise for some time,” he says. “The Indigenous …

Goals for KidSport scores more than $20,000 with an assist from SaskEnergy

The Goals for KidSport program wrapped up another season with more than $20,000 raised to help ease financial barriers for youth involved in sports. The program is a three-way partnership between SaskEnergy and its Network Members, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) and KidSport. During the program’s nine years, more than $230,000 has been raised! The SJHL is the program's sponsored partner and brings Goals for KidSport to 11 communities across the province. Through Goals for KidSport, SaskEnergy donates $20 for every home goal scored during the SJHL season, up to 1,000 goals. This...

Indigenous Branding and Design

… Branding and Design Creating a Collaborative Story  SaskEnergy is committed to building meaningful, long-term … culture into our brand. Throughout the past year, SaskEnergy consulted with Tim, Tia and other project … connections between Indigenous culture and the service SaskEnergy provides to communities throughout Saskatchewan. …

Our Company

Serving Saskatchewan for over 70 years SaskEnergy delivers safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to homes, businesses and industry throughout Saskatchewan. Our 72,000-kilometre distribution system serves over 400,000 customers. As a provincial Crown corporation, our roots are deep. Our system has served Saskatchewan for more than seven decades. We are proud of the values we work and live by. With over 1,200 employees in more than 50 locations across the province, we understand the importance of providing high levels of service in a safe, customer-focused and environmentally responsible way...

Ribbon skirt library a valuable resource for SaskEnergy employees

SaskEnergy's Indigenous Engagement team is breaking down barriers to participate in ceremony with resources like our Cultural Handbook and a Ribbon Skirt Library. January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture. Ribbon skirts are an expression of story, culture, and individuality. Often handcrafted out of fabric and multiple ribbon colours, they are worn by women during and outside of Indigenous ceremonies. They are a symbol of pride and identity. SaskEnergy has hosted and participated in many Indigenous ceremonies in the past...
… Ribbon skirt library a valuable resource for SaskEnergy employees … Ribbon skirt library a valuable … Skirt Day in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture. Ribbon skirts are an expression of … asked by female staff also grew. "They wanted to know about proper protocol, what to wear, and other …

SaskEnergy connecting with the community at career fairs

Through the attraction, retention and development of skilled employees, SaskEnergy strives to have a workforce that reflects the changing demographics of Saskatchewan. One of the ways we connect with potential employees is through attending career fairs across Saskatchewan. Throughout the summer and fall, SaskEnergy had representation at eight career fairs. The career fairs were hosted by various institutions and organizations, including the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. SaskEnergy also attended the Regina Open Door Society Career Fair and...
… SaskEnergy connecting with the community at career fairs … SaskEnergy connecting with the community at career fairs … “I really enjoy connecting with students to tell them about my positive experience with the co-op program,” says …

SaskEnergy employees provide hands-on learning for high school students

Thousands of high school students had the chance to learn from SaskEnergy employees about safe digging and damage prevention at two recent job fairs in Moose Jaw and Balgonie. SaskEnergy attended the Regina District Industry Education Council’s WorkSafe/Try a Career Days through our partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA), a member-driven organization that shares SaskEnergy’s commitment to public safety and damage prevention. “SaskEnergy is a good sponsor and member of the SCGA, and this was a great opportunity to display what goes on in line locating and showing the...
… SaskEnergy employees provide hands-on learning for high … students had the chance to learn from SaskEnergy employees about safe digging and damage prevention at two recent job … Michael Ruf. “Some of the students had great awareness about safe digging and talked about their experiences at …

SaskEnergy employees spread holiday cheer at Santa Store

The gymnasium at St. Michael Community School in Regina was recently transformed into a wonderland of holiday gifts, with support from SaskEnergy employees who volunteered and fundraised. Books, toys, movies and other items were on offer. Excited students rushed up and down the aisles searching for that perfect present. The Santa Store, which allows children the chance to buy affordable gifts for their loved ones, was last held in 2019 — on hiatus due to the pandemic — and its return was welcomed by the school community. Our employees have happily pitched in at this event since 2012, and the...
… SaskEnergy employees spread holiday cheer at Santa Store … … to buy affordable gifts for their loved ones, was last held in 2019 — on hiatus due to the pandemic — and its … out any communications because they were just so excited about it,” says SaskEnergy employee and Santa Store …

SaskEnergy employees try their hands at lacrosse

SaskEnergy employees had the chance to experience lacrosse, also known as the Creator’s Game or Medicine Game, at the Al Ritchie outdoor rink in Regina on June 21. The event provided the opportunity to connect, play and explore the rich history of the sport! SaskEnergy’s employee-led committees SAGE and the Joint Diversity Committee partnered with the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association (SLA) to host this event, which occurred during the noon hour on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Attendees embraced the teachings of lacrosse — unity, respect and harmony — all while getting a sweat on...
… SaskEnergy employees try their hands at lacrosse … SaskEnergy employees try their hands at lacrosse Published … Through this event, SaskEnergy employees not only learned about the game of lacrosse, but also the value of working …

SaskEnergy’s female Executives share their advice for aspiring leaders

In recognition of International Women’s Day — celebrated each year on this day — we asked SaskEnergy’s four women Executive team members to share their advice for aspiring leaders. Here’s what they said! What advice would you give to aspiring leaders? Christine Short - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: Be authentic and be willing to be vulnerable. Share who you are with your team and your colleagues to develop relationships and build trust. Ask for feedback and act on it. Feedback, when given respectfully, is a gift. It helps us to identify our blind spots and avoid...
… SaskEnergy’s female Executives share their advice for … act on it. Feedback, when given respectfully, is a gift. It helps us to identify our blind spots and avoid unintended … based on an organizational view, not a narrow one (about you and your team). Your team is who you support and …

SaskEnergy honoured with three national awards

SaskEnergy has been honoured with three Canadian Gas Association (CGA) awards for 2022, recognizing our achievements in customer service, our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, and the remarkable people who make up our team. “I am very proud that the three areas SaskEnergy was recognized for are also the areas I feel make our company stand out — our customer service, our commitment to sustainability and our amazing people,” says SaskEnergy’s Acting President & CEO Mark Guillet. “I’d like to congratulate everyone who contributed to these achievements and commend them...
… SaskEnergy honoured with three national awards … SaskEnergy … Design SaskEnergy’s Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate program is one of the ways that we support our … to reduce vented gas from our system.  The roadmap will help SaskEnergy continue to meet the energy needs of …

SaskEnergy proud to be among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024!

We are proud to once again be named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Canada's Top 100 Employers is awarded annually by MediaCorp since 2000. The competition recognizes companies that create exceptional workplaces for their employees. For 2024, the Top 100 competition judges cited our formal remote work program, our increased duration of maternity and parental leave for new and adoptive parents, as well as our long-term support through a defined contribution pension plan and retirement planning assistance as some of the reasons for their decision to recognize SaskEnergy. “Our employees are...
… SaskEnergy proud to be among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024! … SaskEnergy proud to be among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for … has been supportive of him and shares his commitment to helping others. Elmer is a key part of SaskEnergy being …

SaskEnergy proud to sponsor Fireside with Lyndon for another season

Several times a year, Remai Modern in Saskatoon fills with an audience curious to participate in an evening that stewards Indigenous engagement and honours Indigenous communities and groups with openness, transparency and dialogue. The event, known as Fireside with Lyndon, presented by SaskEnergy, is an intergenerational and cross-disciplinary program regarded as a unique opportunity for in-depth and sometimes challenging conversations. “We are delighted to once again be part of this Indigenous speaker series,” says Joseph Daniels, SaskEnergy’s Director of Indigenous Engagement. “At SaskEnergy...
… SaskEnergy proud to sponsor Fireside with Lyndon for another … Relations Advisor at Remai Modern, Lyndon has been teaching about truth and reconciliation for more than two decades and … and forging a better future. For more information about Fireside with Lyndon, visit remaimodern.org . On … …

SaskEnergy staff celebrate the season of giving!

This year, SaskEnergy staff have put some support for their community both under and on the Christmas tree! At SaskEnergy’s Regina Service Centre (RSC) location in White City, employees set up their annual Share the Warmth Christmas tree. SaskEnergy’s Ruth Copeland has been leading the initiative since it began in 2019. “Having the Share the Warmth tree up is a great way for everyone at the RSC to come together and give back to the community,” says Ruth. The initiative is tied in with SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program, where cash grants are given to charitable organizations to help them...
… SaskEnergy staff celebrate the season of giving! … SaskEnergy staff celebrate the season of giving! Published … where cash grants are given to charitable organizations to help them provide warm clothing, shelter and food to those …

SaskEnergy staff proud to support their communities through United Way!

SaskEnergy staff are known to donate their time and money to support those who support others. The company’s United Way campaign is a perfect example of this. This year’s SaskEnergy United Way Campaign raised $35,374.50 for the United Way and its initiatives! “SaskEnergy and the United Way have been working together for nearly 20 years and we are proud to support all of the important work this organization does each year in our province,” says Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO. This year, United Way has a special focus on supporting children, through initiatives such as 211...
… SaskEnergy staff proud to support their communities through United Way! … SaskEnergy staff proud to support their communities through … $42,000. For this year’s event, $3,639 was raised! “When I helped start our involvement in the Communithon in 1993, we …