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Supporting sustainable development and energy security on First Nations

Bringing natural gas service to communities and First Nations is about more than just ease of access to an energy source. It also supports sustainable development and energy security. “Affordable, reliable energy is an important step in First Nations being able to grow and thrive," says Joseph Daniels, SaskEnergy’s Director of Indigenous Engagement. “It's something most of us take for granted. It makes our day-to-day lives much easier, but not all communities enjoy that same benefit.” SaskEnergy currently provides service to 52 Saskatchewan First Nations, with projects underway to increase...

Supporting the first responders who protect Saskatchewan

SaskEnergy is committed to supporting first responders throughout Saskatchewan. Since 2009, we’ve been a proud sponsor of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Conference. Operations Manager Al Acton spoke at this year's event in Swift Current, bringing greetings on behalf of SaskEnergy. “Firefighters are vital to the safety of communities throughout the province,” Al says. “SaskEnergy employees and firefighters are both involved in fires and natural gas incidents. So, it’s important to maintain a positive relationship with firefighters. Safety is the number one priority for all of us.”...

Supporting Vulnerable Peoples

Improving the well-being of individuals builds a strong sense of community. We believe in lending a hand when and where we can. Share the Warmth™ For over 30 years, the Share the Warmth program has helped vulnerable people manage through our cold prairie winters. The program began in 1994 as a Sweater Recycling Project which redistributed nearly one million articles of warm clothing to individuals across the province. Today, the Share the Warmth grant program provides funding to charitable organizations that offer warm clothing, shelter, food services or mental health support. Organizations...

Susan Barber, K.C.

Chair
Regina, Saskatchewan Ms. Barber (K.C., C.Dir.) has served as the Chair of the SaskEnergy Board of Directors since June 2013 and is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree. A partner at McDougall Gauley since 1994, Ms. Barber is one of Canada’s leading practitioners in labour and employment law, achieving the King’s Counsel designation in 2008 for her exemplary service to the legal profession. She is designated in the Canadian Lexpert directory as a leading practitioner in labour and in “The Best Lawyers in Canada” in...

Sustainability a top priority as SaskEnergy looks toward 2023

SaskEnergy now has a clear path to achieving its goal of cutting emissions from operations by 35 per cent by the year 2030. The roadmap to reaching this goal is detailed in SaskEnergy’s 2021-22 Sustainability Report, which was released today. “This past year, SaskEnergy made significant progress in developing a viable plan to achieving its emissions-reduction goal,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “Several initiatives are already underway to cut emissions by integrating renewable electricity at SaskEnergy facilities, reducing the amount of vented gas from operations, and...

System Inspections

Working in your community SaskEnergy owns and maintains the infrastructure required to provide natural gas service, including the meter. To ensure safe, reliable service and to meet regulatory requirements, we perform a variety of tests and inspections on our system throughout the province each year. SaskEnergy personnel or an authorized contractor may need to enter your yard or property to access above and below ground equipment depending on the type of inspection. Types of Inspections Leak Survey: using handheld devices or vehicle-mounted technology, we inspect gas lines above and below the...

System upgrades resulting in lower emissions

At SaskEnergy, we are committed to reducing emissions from our operations by 35 per cent by 2030. A lot of the work to achieve this goal involves technological upgrades to our system through three focus areas — vent gas reduction, optimization and renewable electricity. New systems We are designing and installing new flare systems at our stations across Saskatchewan, to cut down the amount of gas that is vented through our operations. Flare systems are regularly shown on TV news, or you may have noticed them while driving by – a flame coming from the top of a tall thin pipe at a SaskEnergy...

‘A team effort for a great cause’: SaskEnergy employees support the Swift Current Food Bank

Employees from SaskEnergy’s Swift Current office have once again stepped up to help families in need in their community. For more than a decade, they have been carrying on a tradition of supporting the local Salvation Army food bank. “It’s a team effort for a great cause,” says Mike Rossiter, General Manager of Operations in the Southwest Area. “In the fall, we put a call out to our Operations and Customer Service team members, and they come through every year.” In addition to employee donations, SaskEnergy provided a $200 grant to purchase items for the food bank. The team members focused on...

Teamwork and culture at forefront of tipi-building competition

SaskEnergy employees practiced teamwork while learning what it takes to build a tipi at the annual Glen Anaquod Memorial Tipi Raising Competition, which was hosted at the University of Regina on September 23. The tipi's cultural significance is a key part of the competition. Teams are docked points if they break traditional guidelines as they build their tipis, such as stepping over the poles or dragging the tipi canvas. Aside from the quality of their tipi, teams are also judged on communication and teamwork. Sharla Sparvier, a SaskEnergy employee and member of our SAGE network for Indigenous...

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Tessa Mitchell

Secretary
Mrs. Mitchell was appointed as the Board Secretary for SaskEnergy Incorporated and its subsidiaries in May 2024, a position she holds as part of her governance responsibilities at Crown Investments Corporation (CIC). Since joining CIC in 2011, she has contributed in various capacities, with earlier roles primarily focused on corporate planning, strategy, and risk management. Mrs. Mitchell earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina and holds the Governance Professionals of Canada Designation. She resides in Regina, Saskatchewan with her husband and three young...

The gift of giving: SaskEnergy glad to support school Santa Stores

Ashley Baer held back tears while wrapping a gift for a child at the Connaught Elementary School Santa Store in North Battleford. “She told me last year they never got any presents,” says Ashley, a SaskEnergy employee in North Battleford. “She told me she was happy her brother would get a gift this year even if she doesn’t. This confirmed that what we’re doing is meaningful and that we need to continue volunteering and donating.” Santa Stores are held in community schools across Saskatchewan, so students can shop for affordable gifts for their loved ones during the holidays. This year...

‘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...

The role of Gas Control in providing reliable energy for customers

SaskEnergy maintains nearly 90,000 kilometres of gas lines, including our transmission lines that connect to Alberta, Manitoba and the United States. This is how we import gas and transport it across the province to our customers. With a system that is more than 99.99 per cent reliable, our customers can count on us to provide the energy they need to heat their homes and run their businesses. Having the right amount of gas in place where and when customers need it is part of this reliability. Throughout the day and night, our Gas Control team keeps a close eye on our system and predicts where...

There’s never a dull moment for SaskEnergy’s Equipment Operators!

Sometimes your work speaks for itself. That was certainly the case for two of SaskEnergy’s Construction team members. Both Nick Stone and Lucas Sabit found themselves applying for positions as Equipment Operators after working alongside SaskEnergy crews in their previous jobs. “I was working for a company doing horizontal directional drilling, and we frequently did jobs for SaskEnergy. The company was great to do work for — organized, efficient, professional — I really enjoyed doing the jobs for SaskEnergy,” says Nick. “When I saw the SaskEnergy job postings online I knew I’d be crazy not to...

Thermostats

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Time is Running Out for Up to $5000 plus $1800 in Stackable Retrofit Rebates

Residents have less than two weeks to register for the Canada Greener Homes Grant (CGHG) and SaskEnergy and SaskPower are encouraging their customers to apply today. Registration is free and once registered and approved, a place in the program will be reserved for homeowners to advance on their retrofits. The program stacks with the Crowns’ Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate (HERR). People who have already registered for the programs are still able to access the rebates over time. “We encourage all SaskEnergy and SaskPower customers to maximize existing opportunities to affordably upgrade the...

Tipi-raising competition delivers lessons about work and life

Raising a tipi is about more than building a shelter. This was one of many lessons learned by teams in the Glen Anaquod Tipi Raising Competition. Four teams from SaskEnergy joined others from the community at the University of Regina in late September to take part in the annual event. The event was started in 2008 by Glen Anaquod, an Elder from Muscowpetung First Nation, to bring cultures together and share teachings in a kind and loving way. “It is a competition. But the day is about participating in Indigenous culture, team building and most important, having fun,” says Sharla Sparvier...

Tips for Hiring a Contractor

When it comes to hiring a contractor for natural gas services, we recommend SaskEnergy Network Members for expert service and advice. Find an approved contractor near you. Hiring a contractor Before hiring a plumbing and heating contractor, ensure the employee or company: Is a licensed journey person and member of the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK). Provides proof of liability insurance. If you hire a contractor who is not insured, you may be responsible for any accidents that occur on your property. Offers warranty on services and products. Has positive Google or industry...