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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":"...

Government of Saskatchewan declares April 2016 Safe Digging Month; reminds homeowners and contractors to follow safe digging plan

With preparations underway for another busy construction season across the province, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Sask 1 st Call, has again declared April Safe Digging Month to remind the public of the importance of digging safely around underground infrastructure. “Each year in Saskatchewan, too many incidents of line contacts with buried utilities occur. These incidents happen because a step in the safe digging process was missed: a free line locate may not have been requested; dig areas weren’t properly identified...

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Government of Saskatchewan declares April Safe Digging Month with the reminder to Click Before You Dig

With the construction season fast approaching, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Sask 1 st Call, is declaring April Safe Digging Month. The purpose of this declaration is to remind the public that clicking or calling for a free line locate and digging safely around underground infrastructure are crucial steps on the path to safety. “Although April is officially Safe Digging Month in the province, we want contractors and homeowners to make every day safe on site throughout the construction season,” said Honourable Joe Hargrave...

One of SaskEnergy’s own wins the WorkSafe Saskatchewan Safe Worker Award

Each year, WorkSafe Saskatchewan recognizes individuals and organizations for the Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards who are nominated by their workplace peers and colleagues. In 2025, the Safe Worker Award went to one of SaskEnergy’s own, Customer Service Representative Sandee Jordon of Regina. Sandee was on hand for the announcement at the awards ceremony at the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) annual Compensation Institute in Saskatoon on May 21. “When my name was called, I completely froze,” says Sandee. “There are only a few moments in life where you feel such overwhelming...
… One of SaskEnergy’s own wins the WorkSafe Saskatchewan Safe Worker Award … One of SaskEnergy’s own wins the … the Safe Worker Award went to one of SaskEnergy’s own, Customer Service Representative Sandee Jordon of Regina. …

Public Safety, Customer Growth, and Corporate Efficiency Initiatives Highlight SaskEnergy's 2015-16 Annual Report

Safe and reliable natural gas service continued to be the number one focus for SaskEnergy in 2015-16 as the corporation added more than 6,000 new customers to its distribution system, bringing its total customer base to nearly 387,000. SaskEnergy dedicated $107.5 million toward increasing safety throughout its buried infrastructure in 2015-16. This included an investment of more than $5 million on continued system remediation efforts in communities with possible slope movement, such as Last Mountain Lake. In addition, an expansion of SaskEnergy’s damage prevention initiatives resulted in a six...

Reliability, affordability and customer focus; SaskEnergy releases 2020-21 Annual Report

SaskEnergy achieved strong financial and operational results in 2020-21 while maintaining its lowest commodity rate in more than 20 years. The Corporation reported net income from operations of $59 million and declared a dividend of $21 million to Crown Investments Corporation (CIC). “Despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic, SaskEnergy maintained an exceptional level of service to customers while also providing one of the lowest residential gas utility rates in the country,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “The reliability and affordability of...

SaskEnergy rate proposal supports safe, reliable, affordable service

… SaskEnergy rate proposal supports safe, reliable, affordable service … SaskEnergy rate proposal supports safe, reliable, affordable service Published Date Jul 11, … The impact of the proposal on SaskEnergy’s residential customer bills is an increase, on average, of $11.95 per …

Ways to stay safe when working above ground or below

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...
… Ways to stay safe when working above ground or below … Ways to stay safe when working above ground or below Published Date Aug … be located before digging or construction projects begin. Customers can get a line locate free of charge by contacting …

SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease

… SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease … SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease Published Date Jun 28, 2023 … rate supports continued investment in the system to ensure safe and reliable service to customers. On the commodity …

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to Help Residents Stay Safe

… Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to Help Residents Stay Safe … Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week to Help Residents Stay Safe Published Date Nov 1, 2021 Facebook Linkedin Twitter … he know, he and his family were at risk of succumbing to severe CO poisoning in as little as one hour had the alarms …

SaskEnergy’s relationship with First Responders helps keep public safe

SaskEnergy employees, like First Responders, play a key role in keeping the public safe. In fact, we often work side by side First Responders in cases of potential natural gas emergencies. That mutual support extends to how we train and prepare for emergencies as well. “Building relationships, exchanging knowledge and training together ensures we can work together to safely manage emergencies, whether it’s a fire where a natural gas source is present, or an unplanned gas release,” says Peter MacLachlan – General Manager, of our Saskatoon Area Operations. SaskEnergy offers natural gas emergency...
… relationship with First Responders helps keep public safe … SaskEnergy’s relationship with First Responders helps keep public safe Published Date Feb 25, 2025 Story Topic Safety Facebook … how to safely shut off the gas and limit impact to customers and planning necessary repairs. The local fire …

Know the risks and stay CO safe this winter  

… Know the risks and stay CO safe this winter   … Know the risks and stay CO safe this winter   Published Date Nov 5, 2019 Facebook … temperature drops and furnaces fire up, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), SaskPower Gas Inspections and …