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NDP sees geothermal as a zero-emissions energy solution for Saskatchewan

NDP sees geothermal as a zero-emissions energy solution for Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan NDP announced Thursday a significant plank in their energy platform, swinging for the fences by backing geothermal electrical power generation as a zero-emissions solution, even while geothermal development is still in the pilot stag
Cutting up drilling rigs heartbreaking says Carlyle builder

Cutting up drilling rigs heartbreaking says Carlyle builder

Derrick Big Eagle couldn’t go see what was left of the drilling rigs he had built, as several were scrapped in recent weeks in the former Eagle Drilling Services yard in Carlyle.
Ten Saskatchewan-based drilling rigs cut up for scrap, Sask drilling fleet shrinks seven per cent

Ten Saskatchewan-based drilling rigs cut up for scrap, Sask drilling fleet shrinks seven per cent

Like a giant Tyrannosaurus rex tearing through its prey, a 52-tonne excavator equipped with large hydraulic shears tore through the last skid-mounted building of what was once a Saskatchewan-based drilling rig on Sept. 14.
Ten Saskatchewan-based drilling rigs cut up for scrap

Ten Saskatchewan-based drilling rigs cut up for scrap

Sask drilling fleet shrinks
Crescent Point reactivates shut-in wells, revises budget

Crescent Point reactivates shut-in wells, revises budget

Crescent Point Energy shut-in certain higher cost production during the second quarter to preserve value and enhance its financial flexibility.
Saskatchewan’s drilling rig count climbs to nine, but still a fraction of previous two years

Saskatchewan’s drilling rig count climbs to nine, but still a fraction of previous two years

Drilling rig activity has started to slowly pick up in Saskatchewan’s oilpatch, but the numbers are still very low compared to any point over the last decade. On Sept. 11, Rig Locator (riglocator.ca) showed nine rigs working in Saskatchewan.
Fast Trucking to receive Award of Merit from Sask. Chamber

Fast Trucking to receive Award of Merit from Sask. Chamber

A prominent southeast Saskatchewan company has been recognized by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce for its longevity and commitment to the community.
Projects happening throughout Saskatchewan through the Accelerated Site Closure Program

Projects happening throughout Saskatchewan through the Accelerated Site Closure Program

Projects are now underway in all oil and gas-producing regions of the province through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) that was announced by the provincial government earlier this year.
Canada’s first geothermal production and injection well test exceeds expectations

Canada’s first geothermal production and injection well test exceeds expectations

First 20-megawatt facility in design phase
Two 4-H scholarships awarded for District 7

Two 4-H scholarships awarded for District 7

The Patti Underwood Memorial Scholarship (formally known as District 7 Scholarship) is available each spring to members who have been active in 4-H for more than three years and are involved in clubs within the District 7 area.