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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...

Doug Shaw

Chair, Human Resources and Safety Committee
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Mr. Shaw was appointed to SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors in November 2018 and he is Chair of the Human Resources and Safety Committee. He retired in 2016 from AMEC Foster Wheeler, a multinational engineering and project management firm, after more than 35 years of project services experience in the mining and petrochemical industries including project reporting, cost control, contracts administration, purchasing, document control, and construction management support. He held the position of Manager, Project Services, where he coordinated services for Engineering...

Drones offer an eye in the sky

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a little of both?! It’s actually a drone equipped with a camera, and it has been providing SaskEnergy with several benefits over the last two summers. “Using a drone gives a bird’s eye view of our construction and reclamation work,” says Ashley Syrgiannis of our Environment & Sustainability team. “They are efficient from a time and cost perspective, and they allow us to make more informed environmental decisions.” Prior to a construction project, Ashley and her team use a drone to assist in environmental field surveys. “A drone can help get into areas that are...

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...

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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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...

Email, Internet and Phone Scams

SaskEnergy encourages customers to practice privacy safety at home, on the phone and online. If you are unsure whether a text, email or phone call is from SaskEnergy, reach out to our Customer Support team at 1-800-567-8899. If you become a victim of a scam If you've provided banking or personal information, or believe you have been exposed to become a victim of fraud: Contact your financial institution File a report with your local police department and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker Recognize scams before they begin Interac e...

Employees support Swift Current Food Bank with annual holiday donation

The Swift Current Salvation Army Food Bank is a bit richer thanks to the generosity of SaskEnergy employees in Swift Current and Success. For the better part of a decade, these employees have collected food items to donate during the holiday season each year. This year, they gathered 207 pounds of groceries. General Manager Mike Rossiter delivered the donation to the food bank last week. “Our Customer Service and Operations staff have done a great job of supporting the Salvation Army over the years,” says Mike. “It’s a great cause and every year it seems there are more families in need.” Sue...

Encroachments

Be aware of what's below ground when working above Any temporary or permanent structures that extend onto a SaskEnergy Right of Way hinders our ability to gain access in response to an emergency. These situations can cause long-term outages, damage to facilities and pose a risk to public safety. What is an encroachment? An encroachment happens when any item or structure, whether temporarily or permanently, extends over the Right of Way. This includes structures alongside, overtop or underneath SaskEnergy infrastructure or facilities. {"preview_thumbnail":"/_flysystem/azblob/styles/video_embed...

Energizing conservation efforts in the Southwest Sandhills

SaskEnergy is proud to renew our commitment to support the conservation work of Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in the Southwest Sandhills of Saskatchewan. SaskEnergy has pledged $75,000 over the next three years to the NCC. The support will fund stewardship, conservation planning, and partnerships that help sustain the unique species and habitats found in the Southwest Sandhills of Saskatchewan. “We're incredibly grateful for SaskEnergy's ongoing support of our conservation work in the Southwest Sandhills," says Kristen Martin, NCC's Conservation Science and Planning Manager in...

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Energy Saving Tips

Save energy, save money. To avoid peak winter bills, sign up for the Equalized Payment Plan to spread your annual natural gas costs into equal monthly payments. When upgrading appliances look for the ENERGY STAR® certification. These products have higher energy efficiency levels and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Furnace and Thermostat A furnace that works at peak efficiency will use less energy and cost less to operate. Keep your furnace clean, lubricated and adjusted with annual maintenance. Every 1 to 2 months, clean or replace your furnace filter. A dirty filter reduces the airflow...

ENERGY STAR®

Look for the symbol ENERGY STAR ® is an international symbol of energy efficiency. You can easily identify the best products to help you save energy and money, and protect the environment. Most Efficient The ENERGY STAR Most Efficient designation recognizes top of the line energy efficiency performance. An ENERGY STAR Most Efficient natural gas furnace has an annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating of 97% or higher and a variable speed motor. A variable speed motor runs at different speeds to control the flow of heated or cooled air throughout the home. Better airflow control means a...

Environment

Environmental responsibility Our environmental responsibility efforts focus on: reducing emissions from our operations supporting customers in reducing end-use emissions protecting the local environment, including plant life, wildlife, water bodies, native prairie and species at risk

Equalized Payment Plan

Help manage your budget Avoid high winter bills and manage your budget by spreading your annual natural gas costs over 12 equal monthly installments. Sign up for the Equalized Payment Plan (EPP) through your Online Account. What is the Equalized Payment Plan? {"preview_thumbnail":"/_flysystem/azblob/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/azblob/video_thumbnails/zSjjfTqTbqU.jpg?itok=QHMyGW30","video_url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSjjfTqTbqU","settings":{"responsive":1,"width":"16","height":"9","autoplay":0},"settings_summary":["Embedded Video (Responsive)."]} Understanding your Monthly...

ESG Framework

SaskEnergy's approach to ESG Our vision is to provide critical energy to support Saskatchewan. This means delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers — today and for years to come — while advancing our environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. ESG principles are integrated in our governance framework, our approach to risk management, and how we conduct our day-to-day operations. SaskEnergy’s commitment to environmental responsibility includes reducing our own emissions from operations while assisting our customers in minimizing their carbon footprint. Our...