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Colourful canoes and kayaks, all lined up and ready to race, filled the south side of Wascana Lake at the end of August for the 2025 Canoe Kayak Canada Sprint National Championships. These championships drew more than 900 athletes from all over Canada to Regina. With so many athletes and races, it was all hands on deck to help the event run smoothly. That’s where more than 200 volunteers came in. “This event definitely could not happen without volunteers,” says Nathan Wilson, a member of the host organizing committee. “There can be up to 17 boats on the water at once, so we need people to help...

Safety is a top priority at SaskEnergy. Whether you’re planting a tree or undertaking a major construction project, there are important steps to follow when working near underground utility lines, including our natural gas lines. Jesus Giraldo, a member of our Damage Prevention team, shares some tips to help keep you safe. “Every project should start with a safe work plan and include proper digging practices,” says Jesus. “Without them, you can experience delays, costly damage to utility lines and equipment as well as personal injury and even death. Ground Disturbance: Don’t mess around when...

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...

The season of giving is on full display at SaskEnergy’s Weyburn office, as employees helped with two donation drives this holiday season. “The Weyburn office has a long history of supporting various causes," says SaskEnergy employee Marla Swanson. "We recognize that many people are in need and we aim to make their Christmas a bit brighter." SaskEnergy’s Weyburn team continued their support of the Blow Away Hunger food drive. They donated two big boxes of food to the Salvation Army Food Bank in Weyburn. “It’s something we look forward to doing every year," says employee April MacMillan. "The...

More and more women are pursuing roles within SaskEnergy’s Operations team! From the most frigid cold to the hottest summer days, around the clock, these frontline employees do their best to serve our customers. “Being a farm kid, I always preferred being outside and working with tools,” says Alison Minifie, a supervisor and longtime former Service Technician. “I always enjoyed helping my husband complete projects, never being one to just sit and watch him complete anything,” adds Service Technician Amanda King-Dukart. As Service and Maintenance Technicians, Utility Operators, Operations Leads...

SaskEnergy has been Saskatchewan's Champion of Volunteers for nearly 25 years. Now, we are saddling up with Canadian Western Agribition as volunteer sponsor for the 2024 event. This year’s Agribition, which takes place from November 25-30 in Regina, will need the help of more than 350 volunteers. Roles include student safety, information booths, driving, hospitality and more. Thanks to SaskEnergy’s support, new volunteers who sign up will be entered to win a SaskEnergy gift basket, including two concert tickets and a meet-and-greet with country singer Randall King! For anyone interested in...