Oil & Gas

Canada announced it would support the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative recently launched by the United States and the European Union that aims to reduce methane emissions 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030 economy-wide.

“We want to build on Saskatchewan’s energy strength and make our province the most competitive jurisdiction in Canada to invest in CCUS technology and infrastructure,” said Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre.

Crops are advancing quickly in the hot, dry weather in southeast Saskatchewan, and harvesting may begin soon on some pulse and cereal crops.

Crops in southeast Saskatchewan are suffering from heat stress along with infestations of grasshoppers, along with a lack of moisture.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers.

(A thunderstorm packing strong winds swept through the Weyburn area on Sunday evening, but didn't bring much rain) Crops in southeast Saskatchewan advanced quickly due to the hot temperatures and a low amount of moisture.

First project completed under the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the first completed, in-service pipeline project under the provincial Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP).

Crop conditions in the southeast area range from fair to good condition, according to the latest report from Saskatchewan Agriculture’s crop report.

Rain showers in the last couple of weeks have been welcomed by farmers in the southeast region, but more rain will be needed as the forecast is calling for an extended length of hot days to come. In the RM of Weyburn area, about 0.