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… Indigenous engagement, community investment, education, and natural gas safety. Education Developing tomorrow’s leaders means …

Safety patrols prepare for summer construction season

… SaskTel) to reduce the number of contacts to buried power, natural gas and telecommunications infrastructure. Patrollers visit … 1 st Call has over 65 members (including SaskEnergy/TransGas, SaskPower, SaskTel and pipeline companies) and …

Postal Disruption

… e-transfer option is available if you are applying for the Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate . If you have …

Indigenous artists share their culture through two new SaskEnergy projects

First Nations artists Tim Neal and Jade Roberts have shared their talent and expertise with SaskEnergy through two recent projects. Their artwork will appear across Saskatchewan on SaskEnergy billboards, advertisements, social media and at events. We are proud to showcase their work while we connect with Indigenous communities. Tim’s designs include a new version of SaskEnergy’s logo and other images. These show scenes from nature aligned with the sacred elements — fire, water, earth and air. “Having an actual designer or the artwork being done by First Nations provides a ton of cultural...
… There are 52 First Nations in Saskatchewan that have natural gas service.   “Storytelling is so important to me and it’s …

Solar power is lightening our emissions from operations

After a full year of generating power, the large-scale solar installation at SaskEnergy’s Town Border Station (TBS) 1 in south Regina has proven to be a shining success! SaskEnergy’s first renewable electricity system began generating power in April 2023. In its first full year of operation, the TBS 1 solar panels performed even better than expected! “The system was sized according to that site’s annual power consumption, so we expected that the station’s net electrical usage would balance to zero,” says Trevor Ficor, an Engineer-in-Training with our Emissions Management team. But in our 2023...
… “It shows SaskEnergy cares about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and being proactive about the environment. I … , we are also focused on system upgrades — including vent gas reduction and optimizing our operational practices and …

Our Emissions Management team's loss is everyone’s gain

As SaskEnergy works toward the goal of reducing emissions by 35 per cent by 2030, our Emissions Management team is leading the charge. A small but mighty team of four employees, all of their work hinges on SaskEnergy’s environmental regulatory compliance requirements and voluntary commitments related to emissions reduction. This team is also responsible for capital projects connected to SaskEnergy’s Roadmap to 35 per cent by 2030, and provides project support for emissions requirements at new or upgraded facilities. In this capacity, they work with teams across the company — from engineers to...

Social Media Guidelines

… of SaskEnergy’s operation and construction activities Natural gas information and safety tips SaskEnergy uses reasonable …

Dropping the Puck on 10 Seasons with Goals for KidSport!

SaskEnergy, KidSport Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) are celebrating their tenth year working together to make playing sports more accessible to young athletes. “Goals for KidSport is an important initiative for SaskEnergy that not only achieves its commitment to supporting children and youth, it also highlights the Corporation’s role as the Champion of Volunteers,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “In this key collaboration with SJHL and KidSport Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy has the opportunity to contribute to vibrant and active communities...

Doug Kelln to retire as SaskEnergy President at the end of 2016

Kelln Has Served the Crown Sector for 34 Years Premier Brad Wall today announced that SaskEnergy President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Kelln will be retiring, effective January 2, 2017. Born and raised in Wadena, Kelln received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1982. He then joined the Gas Division of SaskPower until 1988, when he transferred to the organization that became SaskEnergy. Kelln served in numerous engineering and senior management roles with SaskEnergy and its subsidiary TransGas until his appointment as President and CEO in...

Furnace Maintenance

SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up Keep your furnace running safely and at peak efficiency with an annual inspection. As part of the SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up, a qualified SaskEnergy Network Member will complete a hands-on examination and services such as: Examine chimney and clean out debris Visually check heat exchanger Examine blower compartment Clean and lubricate motor and fan Clean or replace filter (if supplied by you) Clean and reset burners Examine operation of fan and high limit controls Inspect gas pilot system Examine and adjust drive system Test thermostat and...

Heating Affordability Program

… furnace at no cost. The program is available to help residential homeowners who may be facing financial barriers …

Indigenous Engagement

… Treaties. Collectively, we recognize the tragic legacy of residential schools and honour survivors, their families and …

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...
… SaskEnergy employees worked for several summers to extend gas service to cabins in the area in the late 1990s.   “Some …

SaskEnergy supports community safety through cleanup events

For several years running, SaskEnergy employees have volunteered their time to support annual community cleanups in Regina and Yorkton. In Regina on May 11, SaskEnergy pitched in at the North Central Community Association (NCCA)’s annual community cleanup to help make the central Regina neighbourhood a bit cleaner and safer. More than 20 employees and their family members assisted in filling nine oversized garbage bins with difficult-to-dispose items. These included tires, scrap metal, mattresses, furniture, appliances and yard debris. Meanwhile, the NCCA enlisted a group of young people to...
… These included tires, scrap metal, mattresses, furniture, appliances and yard debris. Meanwhile, the NCCA enlisted a …

Education

Scholarships Each year, SaskEnergy sponsors hundreds of community events and programs throughout Saskatchewan. In addition, we support future leaders by making it easier for students to earn their post-secondary education. We provide funds to the following universities and technical schools: University of Saskatchewan University of Regina Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology Gabriel Dumont Institute More than 60 scholarships are awarded each year; a quarter of them go to Indigenous students. Apply for these scholarships through your school. Environmental...