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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...

Getting the Site Ready for Service

Site Readiness Requirements To provide an accurate quote and keep the installation of natural gas service on schedule, your site must meet minimum requirements before completing an application form for new service. For changes to an existing service, ensure applicable Meter and Gas Line Route requirements are met before the scheduled service date. Project Type Standard Home Foundation and/or piles are in place Walls are up and backfill around the home is complete Lot is within 150 millimetres (6 inches) of final land grade Property pins are in place and visible A pressure treated meter board...

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...

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...
… Sask 1st Call for a line locate, review the allowable conditions available online , or contact us for more …

'Starting in a good way': A pipe ceremony’s important role for a project

On a sunny day in June, a team of SaskEnergy employees met with an Indigenous Elder, consultants, and the Mayor of St. Louis, Saskatchewan. They wanted to begin a pipeline replacement project, occurring within village limits, with care and respect. Elder Calvin and his team from Fox Valley Counselling led a pipe ceremony for the group alongside the South Saskatchewan River — an important area to Indigenous and Métis communities. The ceremony took place near the buffalo monument in St. Louis, which holds deep cultural meaning. “We’re learning to recognize the importance of the land through...
… 24 hours a day to combat the challenges with the subsurface conditions. An engineered drilling fluid is used to keep the …

Planning a Dig Project

… project area with white flags, paint, chalk or surveyors tape on small wooden stakes. By ‘white lining’, you help our … make it difficult to see white flags, paint or surveyors tape. Please use black flags, paint or chalk to outline your … Once you have received permission and reviewed allowable conditions, it's time to get to work. …