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Consultation and Partnerships

Consultation We begin conversations early when planning work close to traditional land, Crown land, or First Nations land. To support regulatory and contractual requirements, we provide resources and respond to unique governance processes. There are also opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to actively take part in fieldwork assessments and honour traditional land use ceremonies. In addition, Elders provide guidance as part of gas line construction activities. Partnerships To strengthen relationships and to build working partnerships, the following are some examples of agreements or processes...

Core Values

Community Aspiration Environmental sustainability and economic prosperity for future generations of Saskatchewan. Our Vision Providing critical energy to support a prosperous Saskatchewan. Our Mission SaskEnergy delivers natural gas and energy solutions responsibly to the residents, businesses and industries of Saskatchewan. Our Values Safety We commit to our personal safety, the safety of our team and the public. Integrity We are accountable for our decisions, our actions, and the results. Stewardship We align resources towards the greatest and most responsible impact. Teamwork We collaborate...

Cory Frei

Executive VP and CFO
Mr. Frei leads all aspects of SaskEnergy’s finance, accounting, treasury, procurement and corporate support functions. He first joined SaskEnergy in 2009 and was appointed to his current role in 2024. As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Frei brings leadership and experience from a number of previous roles in audit, finance and strategic planning, both internal and external to SaskEnergy. Mr. Frei holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA).

Creating Close Knit Communities: SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Program Returns for 2023-24

People helping people is at the core of Share the Warmth Grant Program – one of SaskEnergy’s mainstay community support initiatives. With an emphasis on creating close-knit communities, applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 season. The program offers cash grants to charitable organizations to help them provide warm clothing, shelter, and food to those in our province who may need a helping hand during Saskatchewan’s coldest months. Mental health-related initiatives are also eligible for the program. “The Share the Warmth program has been running for nearly 30 years and is...

Credit Card Payment

Convenient and Secure Make a one-time bill payment online with your VISA® or Mastercard®. All you need is your SaskEnergy account number. When you pay with a credit card: You will be redirected to a secure, third-party payment service provider, Moneris. A 1.75% non-refundable service fee is added to your payment amount and paid directly to Moneris. The fee is applied to all credit card transactions. Payment processing will take up to 2 business days to appear on your account. We are not able to accept VISA® or Mastercard® gift cards, prepaid or debit credit cards. SaskEnergy's Terms &...

Crown corporations reach tentative contracts with Unifor

Crown Investments Corporation is pleased to announce that its six Crown corporations have reached tentative agreements with their respective Unifor locals. SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, Directwest, SecurTek and SaskWater signed memoranda of agreement today. Details of the agreements will not be available until ratification has been completed by unionized employees at all Crown corporations. “These agreements were reached because dedicated teams were determined to achieve agreements that are fair and beneficial to both the employees and the corporations,” said Blair Swystun, President and CEO...

Curt Chickoski

Member
Swift Current, Saskatchewan Mr. Chickoski has been a member of SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors since February 2010 and is a member of the Human Resources and Safety Committee. He currently owns and manages two successful cattle and horse operations, Martens Ranch Ltd. and MCM Ranching Ltd., where he has been a partner since 1974. He manages the day-to-day activities of his businesses, which include purchasing, marketing and financial operations. In addition to the management of the family operations, Mr. Chickoski is involved with other initiatives such as membership in the Canadian Agri...

Customers choose natural gas for reliability, affordability

SaskEnergy continued to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to Saskatchewan in 2022-23 as demand for natural gas continued to grow. Two of our customers share why natural gas is the right choice for them — now and into the future — in our 2022-23 Annual Report. Greg Stewart owns a home at Benito Beach, a resort community in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Greg and 22 of his neighbours became SaskEnergy customers in fall 2022, and he couldn’t be happier about it. “The cost savings over electric are unbelievable. I got a new furnace and a standby natural gas generator, which I’m happy to...

Delivering on a Commitment to Customers: SaskEnergy 2023-24 Annual Report

SaskEnergy delivered on its commitment to customers in 2023-24, expanding program and service offerings while meeting the energy needs of Saskatchewan. "SaskEnergy continues to prioritize affordability for customers by reducing the commodity rate by more than 24 per cent, no longer collecting the federal carbon tax on natural gas used for home heating and providing the second-lowest average residential natural gas bills in Canada throughout 2023-24," Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Dustin Duncan said. "SaskEnergy also continues to support customers in maintaining low monthly bills through...

Demonstrating the Champion of Volunteers spirit at the Regina Food Bank

SaskEnergy is celebrating 25 years of being Saskatchewan’s Champion of Volunteers. With that, many of our employees are renewing their commitment to making an impact in the community. In February, a team of SaskEnergy employees volunteered at the Regina Food Bank. “It feels good to help such an impactful organization. When SaskEnergy employees volunteer with these community staples, we can really amplify our impact and demonstrate our company’s commitment to the communities we live and work in,” says employee Daniel Dietrich. The group volunteered in the Food Bank’s warehouse, sorting and...

Derrick Mann

Executive VP, Infrastructure Delivery and Reliability
Mr. Mann, P.Eng., leads the company’s Infrastructure Delivery and Reliability team with responsibilities of asset integrity and reliability, management systems, engineering and construction. He joined SaskEnergy in 2001 and was appointed to his current position in 2017. As Executive Vice President, Infrastructure Delivery and Reliability, Mr. Mann brings leadership and experience from various industry associations such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Pipeline Research Council International (PRCI). He works extensively with other...

Detecting a Leak

For a natural gas emergency or if you think there is a gas leak, call 1-888-700-0427 immediately. Take Action If you believe there is a leak indoors or outdoors: Leave the home or area immediately DO NOT use any electrical switches, appliances, telephones, motor vehicles or any other sources of ignition such as lighters or matches DO NOT assume the issue has already been reported or that someone else will call Follow your Senses NOSE SaskEnergy adds an odour to natural gas so you will know if there's a problem If you smell a foul odour similar to rotten eggs, sewer, or skunk, there may be a...

Developer Expansion Planning

New urban development may impact the operation of our facilities and the safe delivery of natural gas. These implications are different from those of a single building project. It is important for you to communicate with SaskEnergy during the preliminary stages of planning. Doing so helps to identify potential concerns ranging from the weight of the equipment being used to potential setback issues. Setback Requirements Recommended Set Back

Diversity and inclusion celebrated at Saskatchewan Winter Games

The Saskatchewan Winter Games truly are for everyone. This was demonstrated through efforts to make volunteering accessible at this year’s Games, and through cultural celebrations showcasing the diversity of our province. SaskEnergy was proud to be the Champion of Volunteers for the 50th Saskatchewan Winter Games, a youth sporting celebration that took place in Regina from February 19 to 25, supported by 700 volunteers. One volunteer who deserves a special shout-out is 19-year-old Ebuka Nwobodo, a newcomer from Nigeria. Ebuka helped by working as security to check badges and make sure people...

Dividend of $39 Million Declared as Safety, Reliability and Growth Highlight SaskEnergy's 2017-18 Annual Report

Safety remained a core focus in 2017-18 as the corporation dedicated $109 million toward increasing safety across its more than 85,000 kilometres of pipelines. SaskEnergy continued to upgrade service connections, and its damage prevention program resulted in a 3.5 per cent reduction in pipelines damaged by unsafe digging — part of a 37 per cent reduction in incidents since 2013. In 2017-18, SaskEnergy invested in projects to move high pressure transmission pipelines away from cities, while significantly increasing capacity to serve the growing number of homes, businesses and industries that...

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...