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Weyburn based Company Recognized for Outstanding Safe Digging Practices in Saskatchewan

SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. SaskEnergy is pleased to recognize Jerry Mainil Limited with a SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award. The Weyburn company works throughout southeast Saskatchewan on a variety of projects and delivers many services, including civil construction, pipeline integrity inspections, maintenance and reclamation work and more. “Jerry Mainil Limited does not do any excavating without having line locates completed prior to commencing any project,” said Darcy McCormick, CEO of Jerry Mainil...

Melfort based Company Recognized for Outstanding Safe Digging Practices in Saskatchewan

… celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety.  SaskEnergy is pleased to recognize Yaremy … It also does other earthwork projects. “The line locates helps us to make sure that everyone on the job site will be … Companies who follow safe digging practices are protecting community safety by reducing the risk of property damage and …

Top three winter safety tips from SaskEnergy

Winter has been packing a punch this year, leaving many of us with snow on the roof while we listen to the rumble of our furnaces. In keeping with the season, here are three of SaskEnergy’s top natural gas safety tips to help keep you and your family safe this winter. 1. Keep your exterior appliance vents free of frost, ice and snow. If snow or ice blocks your home’s exterior appliance vents, it can cause equipment to malfunction. Worse, it can cause a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide—an odourless, colourless, tasteless, invisible gas that occurs through the incomplete combustion of fuels...

SaskEnergy Extends Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs for Commercial Customers

… rebates on high-efficiency natural gas equipment we are helping our commercial customers reduce their energy use, … through participating SaskEnergy Network Members, who will help determine eligible equipment options for each customer. … apartment complexes, strip malls, municipal buildings, community halls, buildings owned or operated by non-profit …

‘The Key Message is Safety’: SaskEnergy Provides Training to Volunteer Fire Fighters

It’s important to SaskEnergy that when a volunteer fire department responds to an emergency that involves natural gas, they feel prepared and confident in keeping the situation safe. That’s why, for two decades, SaskEnergy has supported the Saskatchewan Volunteer Fire Fighters Association (SVFFA) by providing training and sponsorship support. The latest round of training came at this spring’s SVFFA fire school in Melville, where firefighters were provided with information on how to respond to a natural gas-related emergency. Attending the fire school to provide the training were SaskEnergy...
… Fighters Published Date May 14, 2025 Story Topic In the Community Our People Safety Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email … firefighters is all about a shared commitment to safety and community. Donald says that through SaskEnergy working closely with volunteer fire departments, it helps keep everyone safe. “Whether it’s keeping the scene …

Santa Stores Bring Holiday Magic to Saskatchewan Schools

This holiday season, SaskEnergy employees helped bring joy to classrooms across Saskatchewan through our annual Santa Store initiative. These pop-up stores give kids the chance to pick out gifts for their family members while learning the joy of giving. At St. Raphael Community School in Regina, volunteers set up tables overflowing with gift items donated by SaskEnergy employees. “It’s really impressive the amount of support SaskEnergy employees provide every Santa Store,” says employee Carter Henderson, who was volunteering for the first time at a Santa Store. “We had three full truckloads of...
… Schools Published Date Dec 23, 2025 Story Topic In the Community Our People Facebook Linkedin Twitter Email Share This holiday season, SaskEnergy employees helped bring joy to classrooms across Saskatchewan through … members while learning the joy of giving. At St. Raphael Community School in Regina, volunteers set up tables …

Prosperity

… in Saskatchewan through partnerships, sponsorships and community events. This includes supporting the people that … others. We are proud to be the Champion of Volunteers for community events throughout Saskatchewan. …

Welcomed with Open Arms: Experiencing the Treaty Four Powwow

A beautiful late summer day in the Qu’Appelle Valley set the stage for a powerful and heartwarming experience as 25 SaskEnergy employees, families and friends attended the Treaty Four Powwow in Fort Qu-Appelle on Saturday, September 20. For many, it was their first time attending a powwow and what they found was a space filled with warmth, pride, and community. “What stood out the most to me was how open and welcoming the space felt, not just in a physical sense, but emotionally and spiritually,” says Bonnie Favreau, one of the employees that attended. “Being there helped me realize that it...

Mark Guillet Appointed SaskEnergy President and CEO

… Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Environment, Indigenous & Community Engagement, Communications, and Land functions. He … at SaskEnergy, Guillet has been an active member within the community. Recognition for his contributions include an … Council for exceptional merit (in the legal profession and community, in 2015) and further, a recipient of the Queen’s …

Roughriders & SaskEnergy Team Up to Champion Saskatchewan Volunteers

… commitment to volunteerism and its invaluable impact on our community, making this partnership a perfect fit." From championing volunteers at the community level to offering employees the opportunity to get … its vibrant and electric game-day experience. With strong community connections and a rich history, the Roughriders …

SaskEnergy funds carbon capture at Regina Airport

… Regina International Airport (YQR) by about 20 per cent, helping the RAA to achieve its environmental goals. A … commercial and residential customers across the province to help them reduce emissions and save money on their heating … soap, which will be given out at tradeshows and donated to community organizations across the province. “This project …

Combination of learning and fun caps off co-op student’s time at SaskEnergy

You never know what you can experience during a one-year co-op term with SaskEnergy. From job shadowing opportunities and tours to discovering a passion for volunteerism, Zahra Hosseinmardi experienced a lot in her time at SaskEnergy. And that’s all on top of the valuable job experience she received with our Enterprise Information Management (EIM) team! “I'm really thankful for all the opportunities I have received at SaskEnergy,” says Zahra. “The people have been friendly, supportive and willing to help me with anything. The experience was meaningful for me.” During her time with our EIM team...

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are heating and cooling systems that operate by transferring heat from one location to another. They are designed to extract heat from indoor or outdoor air and provide cooling or heating to your home. There are a few factors to consider when purchasing a heat pump: The type of system available Your existing system Limitations due to Saskatchewan's climate How to prepare your home for installation Types of Heat Pump Systems Hybrid Heating Hybrid heating can be a more reliable and economical option for the Saskatchewan climate compared to an all electric system. It relies on an...

Importance of Southwest Sandhills highlighted during school tour

Students from the Grade 6 class at Leader Composite School had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the importance of preserving Saskatchewan’s Southwest Sandhills. Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted a tour of the Sandhills Cave Pasture, which allowed the students to explore the area, discovering the many animals, insects and plants that call it home. The tour was made possible through SaskEnergy’s sponsorship of NCC, which also strives to engage youth and create understanding and awareness of this important environmental area. “We had a wonderful time out at Cave Pasture with the...

Cory Harkness

Member
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Mr. Harkness joined SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors in July of 2025 and is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. Mr. Harkness has served in various roles at financial institutions in Weyburn and Moose Jaw, including his present role with the Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) which provides financing and business advisory services. As a Business Development Officer for the Meridian, Northwest and Southwest regions, he provides lending, consulting and support to rural entrepreneurs, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and communities. Mr...

Creating Close Knit Communities: SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Program Returns for 2023-24

People helping people is at the core of Share the Warmth Grant Program – one of SaskEnergy’s mainstay community support initiatives. With an emphasis on creating close-knit communities, applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 season. The program offers cash grants to charitable organizations to help them provide warm clothing, shelter, and food to those in our province who may need a helping hand during Saskatchewan’s coldest months. Mental health-related initiatives are also eligible for the program. “The Share the Warmth program has been running for nearly 30 years and is...

Education

… Scholarships Each year, SaskEnergy sponsors hundreds of community events and programs throughout Saskatchewan. In … Saskatchewan. We created a downloadable Activity Sheet to help kids learn about the amazing biodiversity found in the …

Factors That Affect Your Bill

Common causes of high bills Your natural gas charges will vary from month to month, unless you are on equalized payments. Changes in natural gas consumption can depend on factors such as: Outside Temperature When wind chills are higher, your house gets cold faster and requires more energy to keep warm Your Home A furnace older than 10 years will use more gas than a high efficient model Energy-using habits and lifestyle appliances such as hot tubs, garage heaters and outdoor fireplaces The number of people visiting or living in your home The amount of time spent at home Poor insulation, old...