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Sask. minister of Energy and Resources reacts to pipeline chaos in U.S.

Sask. minister of Energy and Resources reacts to pipeline chaos in U.S.

The last week of June and first week of July have been figurative chaos for pipelines in the United States, and some of that chaos has a direct impact on Canadian oil production and transportation.
Enbridge Line 5 closure in Michigan could impact Saskatchewan oil production

Enbridge Line 5 closure in Michigan could impact Saskatchewan oil production

A damaged screw anchor for an underwater pipeline in the Great Lakes could impact Saskatchewan’s oil production.

Provincial government investing in methane emission reduction research

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $400,000, as part of its Methane Action Plan (MAP), to support field-testing research on innovative methane emission reduction technologies.
Southeast College announces thousands in scholarships for Estevan campus students

Southeast College announces thousands in scholarships for Estevan campus students

The Southeast College has announced that its students have received $16,500 in scholarships and bursaries from its Estevan campus.
Crops developing normally in SE Sask., oilseeds and pulses behind

Crops developing normally in SE Sask., oilseeds and pulses behind

Most crops in the southeast region are developing normally, but about a third of oilseeds and pulses are behind in their development due to the lack of moisture, and flea beetles are a concern in many crops also.
New provincial government office will co-ordinate nuclear policy and program work

New provincial government office will co-ordinate nuclear policy and program work

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced plans to establish an office to co-ordinate nuclear policy and program work within the Climate Change & Adaptation Division in the Ministry of Environment.
Falcon Equipment adds new technologies to its lineup

Falcon Equipment adds new technologies to its lineup

Beauroc Dump Bodies and Parker Motion and Control Technologies join its lineup
Crescent Point Energy releases 2020 sustainability report

Crescent Point Energy releases 2020 sustainability report

Crescent Point Energy Corp. has released its 2020 sustainability report, highlighted by an emissions intensity reduction target of 30 per cent by 2025.

Saskatchewan Mining Association to assume responsibility for potash group

The Saskatchewan Potash Producers Association (SPPA) is transitioning its activities and responsibilities to the Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA), effective immediately. The SPPA was formed in 1983 and has been in operation for 37 years.

Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive brings diversification and investment into mining sector

In 2019-20, the Government of Saskatchewan’s Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI) increased mining investment in the province by supporting 37 new exploratory drill holes, which generated approximately $2 million in expenditures by explorati