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Alameda and Southern Plains Co-ops join forces

Alameda and Southern Plains Co-ops join forces

“It’s a win-win situation here,” said Robert Grimsrud, commenting on the proposed amalgamation of the Alameda Co-op and the larger Southern Plains Co-op that now serves and covers a good portion of southeast Saskatchewan in five communities using 11

Wind advocates want finance check

While the SaskPower operated Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture and storage unit continues to operate beyond physical expectations with regards to the capture and sequestration programs, a group advocating for wind turbine power generation, stated la
Southern Plains and Alameda Co-op members agree on merger plan

Southern Plains and Alameda Co-op members agree on merger plan

It was an overwhelming decision in favour of amalgamation by the Alameda Co-op and the Southern Plains Co-op memberships on Nov. 2 and 3. The first vote was taken in Alameda and then, in Estevan.
Carbon capture projects expanded

Carbon capture projects expanded

While the Boundary Dam Unit 3 carbon capture and sequestration program continues to perform within or beyond expectations, the Global CCS Institute announced recently they have raised the advocacy bar to tackle climate change.
Local fitness leader wins a prestigious award in San Diego

Local fitness leader wins a prestigious award in San Diego

A local fitness expert and entrepreneur has earned some big recognition for her accomplishments.
Drilling forecast bodes well for industry

Drilling forecast bodes well for industry

In light of the recent drilling forecast from the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), president Mark Salkeld said there is good potential for the oil and gas industry in Saskatchewan, with the province predicted to outpace the amount of
Wood River MLA speaks to Chamber

Wood River MLA speaks to Chamber

Don Marit, MLA for Wood River and Minister of Highways and Infrastructure, was guest speaker at the Assiniboia and District Chamber of Commerce business luncheon in Assiniboia on October 28. For Marit this meeting was like coming home.
PSAC projects Saskatchewan will lead in drilling

PSAC projects Saskatchewan will lead in drilling

The Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC) expects a total of 4,175 wells to be drilled in Canada in 2017, according to the annual drilling forecast that was released on Nov. 2 during a press conference in Calgary.
A tour of Boundary Dam

A tour of Boundary Dam

Clients for the adult day program at St. Joseph’s Hospital have enjoyed several trips to the Boundary Dam Power Station during the past month, allowing them to view the world-leading technology currently at the facility.
Another milestone attained at BD3

Another milestone attained at BD3

SaskPower’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at Boundary Dam Power Station achieved another milestone by reaching the targeted volume of 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide in one year.