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Hydronic Additive Rebate for Boilers

SaskEnergy no longer provides the Hydronic Additive Rebate incentive for purchasing products that can increase the efficiency of your commercial boiler system.

Importance of Southwest Sandhills highlighted during school tour

Students from the Grade 6 class at Leader Composite School had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the importance of preserving Saskatchewan’s Southwest Sandhills. Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) hosted a tour of the Sandhills Cave Pasture, which allowed the students to explore the area, discovering the many animals, insects and plants that call it home. The tour was made possible through SaskEnergy’s sponsorship of NCC, which also strives to engage youth and create understanding and awareness of this important environmental area. “We had a wonderful time out at Cave Pasture with the...

Indigenous artists share their culture through two new SaskEnergy projects

First Nations artists Tim Neal and Jade Roberts have shared their talent and expertise with SaskEnergy through two recent projects. Their artwork will appear across Saskatchewan on SaskEnergy billboards, advertisements, social media and at events. We are proud to showcase their work while we connect with Indigenous communities. Tim’s designs include a new version of SaskEnergy’s logo and other images. These show scenes from nature aligned with the sacred elements — fire, water, earth and air. “Having an actual designer or the artwork being done by First Nations provides a ton of cultural...

Indigenous Branding and Design

Creating a Collaborative Story SaskEnergy is committed to building meaningful, long-term relationships with Indigenous communities. As part of this commitment, we collaborated with Saskatoon- based Cree artist Tim Neal and consultant Tia Larocque to incorporate elements of Indigenous culture into our brand. Throughout the past year, SaskEnergy consulted with Tim, Tia and other project participants to gain insights and understand connections between Indigenous culture and the service SaskEnergy provides to communities throughout Saskatchewan. The result is a visual story that symbolizes the...

Indigenous Engagement

Commitment to Reconciliation SaskEnergy is committed to reconciliation and respects all Treaties. Collectively, we recognize the tragic legacy of residential schools and honour survivors, their families and communities. We are committed to move forward with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. Success depends on honouring Indigenous communities and groups through openness, transparency and dialogue. We strive to enhance engagement with local Indigenous groups through collaboration and trust. By working together we can build a strong foundation to foster...

Individual Director

Position Description The SaskEnergy Board has approved Terms of Reference which set out the principal duties and responsibilities to be discharged by the Board and its Committees. To execute their responsibilities, directors must possess certain knowledge, skills and attributes including personal and professional characteristics which will be used in screening, selecting and valuating the contribution of directors. The responsibilities here are intended to complement the Terms of Reference for the Board and its Committees, as well as the Position Descriptions for the Chair of the Board and the...

Indoor Comfort

Your home is where your heart is. Whether you are renovating or building, installation of natural gas appliances will provide the convenience and comfort you deserve now and for years to come. Boiler The ease of space and water heating in one system. Also known as a hydronic heating system, an efficient natural gas boiler is: Reliable - keep your home and water warm anytime of the year. Regular maintenance will ensure safe operation. Modern - use a digital control pad to operate. They also operate quietly. Functional - floor standing or wall-mounted options available. Energy-efficient -...

Infrastructure Investment and Record Demand Lead to Successful 2019-20 for SaskEnergy

In 2019-20, demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial transmission customers increased for the fifth straight year and contributed to the Corporation’s highest-ever level of transportation and storage revenue. In addition, the record for customers’ daily natural gas consumption in the province was broken on three consecutive days, with a peak of 1.55 Petajoules on January 15, 2020. Core operations remained a focus, as SaskEnergy invested $330 million to expand natural gas storage and delivery capacity for customers throughout Saskatchewan. While investing in system capacity, safety and reliability...

Inspiring the next generation of Indigenous students through STEM

What started as a simple idea has quickly grown into a program making a real difference for students across Saskatchewan. After its first year, SaskEnergy’s STEM Lunch and Learn program has reached hundreds of Indigenous students, built strong relationships with communities and planted the seeds about future careers in science, technology, engineering and math. “We didn’t know exactly how it would be received when we started,” says Dana Kostyk, one of the employees who helped create the program. “But seeing how engaged the students were made it clear this program filled a real need.” The STEM...

Investing in Safety

Safety is our number one priority We are always committed to our safety, the safety of our team and the public. Safety is a core value and is the guiding principle in the operation of our system. Safety programming is applied to all aspects of our gas lines and facilities - design, construction, operation and maintenance. Our goal is to see every employee and contractor go home safely at the end of the day and meet the vision of Mission: Zero - zero injuries, zero fatalities and zero suffering. We support public and workplace safety through initiatives such as the promotion of damage...

Join the SaskEnergy Network

Who are Network Members? Network Members are qualified, independent plumbing and heating professionals in Saskatchewan working in collaboration with SaskEnergy to bring customers the benefits of natural gas. Network Members offer a range of natural gas equipment, services, and installations for residential and commercial customers. What are the benefits of becoming a SaskEnergy Network Member? Access to training and marketing materials for SaskEnergy's Rebate Programs, including brochures, info sheets, social media templates and more Access to the Commercial Boiler Rebate - available for...

‘We’re just super lucky’: A close encounter with carbon monoxide

For weeks, Ross Carolan and his family felt sick but didn’t know why. Ross, his wife and their two young children were all feeling lethargic and coughing. Even their cat was irritable instead of her usual friendly self. This was in fall 2022. In what seemed like an unrelated issue at the time, the humidifier on Ross’s furnace had been leaking water, so he contacted a plumbing and heating company. This call may have saved their lives. The furnace technician used a Gas Measurement Instrument and found the furnace room contained 385 parts per million (ppm) of carbon monoxide (CO) — a life...

Kevin Adair

Executive VP, Customer Service Operations
Mr. Adair joined SaskEnergy in 2021 as the Executive Vice President of Customer Service Operations. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day leadership of the operational and customer service aspects of SaskEnergy. Mr. Adair has over 20 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. He has held senior executive positions in the agricultural and communication technology industries. Mr. Adair holds a Bachelor of Administration and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), he has also obtained the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation...

Landlord Service Transfer Agreement

Terms The Agreement between the Landlord and SaskEnergy shall be subject to the terms and conditions listed herein (the ‘Conditions’), The SaskEnergy Act, The SaskEnergy Regulations, and SaskEnergy’s general Terms and Conditions of Service, as contemplated by Section 16 of The SaskEnergy Act (the ‘Terms & Conditions of Service Schedule’), all as amended from time to time. As the Landlord of the Properties, as set out in the SaskEnergy landlord registration or the SaskEnergy Online Account, I agree to notify SaskEnergy of any changes to this information, including the purchase or sale of any of...

Lee Braaten

Chair, Audit and Finance Committee
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Mr. Braaten (B. Comm, FCPA FCA, ICD.D) joined SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors in 2023 and he is Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. In his 38-year public accounting career, Mr. Braaten worked with private companies and public entities across various industries through mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, succession planning and transition — providing assurance and related services to management, ownership and governance structures. He retired in June of 2022 from his role as a partner and City Leader of PwC’s Saskatoon Office, where he managed the execution of...

Line locates in Saskatchewan now valid for 30 days

Effective January 1, 2023, line locates in Saskatchewan are valid for 30 calendar days, up from 10 business days. A line locate involves the use of flags, stakes or paint to mark the location of buried utility lines. Line locates are available free of charge to help you plan safe digging activities. Having a longer expiry period provides more flexibility when planning projects and aligns Saskatchewan with other provinces and jurisdictions that already use a 30-day window for line locates. To request a line locate online, visit the Sask 1st Call website.

Lots of line locates and no line hits: award recognizes safe digging excellence

SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Awards are back to help kick off the unofficial start to the digging season in Saskatchewan. Three local companies were recognized in April, which is also Dig Safe Month, for consistently going above and beyond to excavate safely. The three Safe Digging Excellence Award recipients are: 1. Fedorowich Construction Limited of Yorkton 2. F. Peters Excavating of Saskatoon 3. Westcor Contracting of Weyburn “SaskEnergy is committed to working closely with contractors to support a culture of safe digging in Saskatchewan,” says Kevin Adair, SaskEnergy’s Executive...

Lowering our emissions and helping customers do the same!

SaskEnergy is making great strides in our commitment to reducing our emissions from operations, while helping our customers to reduce theirs. Our 2022-23 Sustainability Report shares our progress in key areas, including emissions reduction. “SaskEnergy has a clear path to achieving our goal of reducing emissions from operations by 35 per cent by the year 2030,” says Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO. “Numerous initiatives have contributed to our success so far, including the installation of emissions reduction devices on our compressors, higher-efficiency operational equipment on our...