Oil & Gas

An unknown amount of sludge was leaked into Regina's wastewater system from the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC).

As the province and country continue their rebound efforts in the fight against COVID-19, Premier Scott Moe said the federal government’s oil and gas relief programs “missed the mark” in terms of helping the sector recover.

Saskatchewan will soon be home to the largest helium purification operation in Canada. The new facility will be constructed by North American Helium Inc. (NAH) near Battle Creek in southwest Saskatchewan.

The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to take precautions and be mindful about the risk of hantavirus this spring in areas where rodents might be present.

Producers in the southeast have been making good progress with seeding, assisted by mostly warm, dry weather, with the exception of some showers over the weekend.

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced Friday morning the province’s new inactive well program, which will access $400 million over two years.

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) for the abandonment and reclamation of inactive oil and gas wells and facilities to get Saskatchewan people back to work.

Agriculture Minister David Marit announced $10 million in additional funding to help livestock producers manage the impacts of COVID-19 related market disruptions.

Cliff Nankivell Trucking has found ways to remain busy, serve customers and remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some producers in southeast Saskatchewan have been able to start seeding, with about 10 per cent of the crop now in the ground. Farmers in some parts of the southeast are waiting for their land to dry up before they can start seeding.