Sask DLC oil and gas placements give 37 students hands-on industry experience
Over the past two school years, 37 Grade 10 to 12 students gained real-world experience in Saskatchewan's oil and gas industry through online high school courses with work placements…
Kindersley area bids top $3.9 million in provincial oil and gas offering
The Government of Saskatchewan's second Crown oil and natural gas public offering of the fiscal year generated $17,747,731.98 in revenue, with bids in the Estevan area earning the highest amount.
SaskPower packs the room with contractors and suppliers, eager for work on coal refurbishments
ESTEVAN – The same day the legislative session wrapped up in Regina, with fiery rhetoric about how horrible it would be if Saskatchewan refurbished its coal-fired power plants…
Southeast Saskatchewan Legends: Dale Ziegler
Dale Zeiger was born in 1967 and raised on a farm near Francis where he currently resides. During his high school years he worked at a seed plant in Sedley.
Alberta, Ottawa set 2027 start for west coast oil pipeline
The governments of Alberta and Canada have agreed on a path to build a new oil pipeline to the west coast, with construction able to begin as early as Sept. 1, 2027.
Saturn adding a fifth rig once drilling resumes after breakup
CALGARY – Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. reported Q1 2026 operating and financial results on May 6, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of production exceeding analyst consensus.
Gibson Energy buys Teine's Chauvin oil gathering system, pipeline for $400M
CALGARY – On May 1 Gibson Energy Inc. announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of Teine Energy Ltd.’s Chauvin infrastructure assets.
Boundary Dam Unit 4 fired up on April 22, and it’s more significant than you might think
Up until now, the coal-fired power refurbishment may have seemed like a lot of talk. On Wednesday, April 22, it became real. That’s when Boundary Dam Unit 4 went back online, producing power.
Southeast Saskatchewan Legends: Mel Trobert
Mel Trobert was born in 1950 and raised on a farm near Tribune. He soon found himself working on drilling rigs at a young age. That’s not surprising since, as the youngest of seven children…
SaskPower signs agreement with Bruce Power to explore large nuclear options
Saskatchewan is taking another step toward nuclear power as SaskPower signs a memorandum of understanding with Bruce Power to access expertise in nuclear generation…
Kindersley area draws strong interest in Saskatchewan’s April oil and gas land sale
Oil and gas rights in the Kindersley area generated more than $2.2 million in bids during Saskatchewan’s first Crown public offering of the 2026–27 fiscal year…
New uranium mines will power economic growth in Saskatchewan
With two new mines advancing toward construction after receiving federal approval, Saskatchewan’s growing uranium sector is creating new jobs and economic opportunities…
Royalty break may be draining Saskatchewan oil revenues
There’s something off in the 2026-27 provincial budget when it comes to oil revenue. Yes, the numbers were clearly set before the Iran war drove prices upward.
Everything energy in the 2026 Saskatchewan provincial budget
REGINA – There might be a war underway in Iran, the Strait of Hormuz could be threatened, and WTI is hovering around US$94 a barrel.
Sanjel Energy and STEP complete transaction, creating one of Canada’s largest oilfield services companies
STEP Energy Services Ltd. and Sanjel Energy Services Inc. announced on March 9 the combination of their leading Canadian oilfield services companies…
Done with the Eagle Ford in Texas, Baytex is focusing on Canada
CALGARY – Baytex Energy Corp. is done with its Texas Eagle Ford venture, now focusing on Canadian production.. The company reported its operating and financial results…
US and Israel attack Iran, Trump lists 47 years of hostility as reason
Just after midnight (Feb. 28), Saskatchewan time, reports hit social and mainstream media of a massive attack by the United States and Israel on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Alberta wind fleet drops to zero output for 52 minutes amid prolonged lull
For 52 minutes straight, Alberta’s 1,760 wind turbines produced precisely zero power the morning of Saturday, Feb 21, and next to no power for 27 hours straight, and counting.
What happens in Ontario will have major impacts on Saskatchewan’s nuclear future
Just two weeks ago, Saskatchewan announced it was beginning the process to select a design for large-scale nuclear reactors in the 1,000-megawatt range.
Muddy Oilfield!
A worker walks through deep mud on an oil lease in west-central Saskatchewan on Feb. 4, where +10 C temperatures and incoming road bans highlighted unusually mild winter conditions.