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.
Crown oil and gas public offering generates over $7 million to close fiscal year
The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held February 3, 2026, generated $7,009,225.76 in revenue, with the majority of bids…
39 rigs drilling in Saskatchewan on Feb. 3
February is historically the busiest time of the year for drilling rigs, so here’s a snapshot of what was happening in the field last week.
Saskatchewan promotes mining, energy investment on western Canada tour
Saskatchewan’s energy and resources minister is promoting the province as a top destination for mining and energy investment during a multi-day visit to British Columbia and Alberta…
SaskPower launches review of large nuclear reactor option
SaskPower and the Saskatchewan government say they have begun a formal process to evaluate large nuclear reactor technologies as part of the province’s long-term electricity planning.
SGI to harmonize service rig driver requirements with Alberta and eventually Manitoba
WEYBURN – For a very long time, the Saskatchewan government has been working on reducing interprovincial trade barriers.
Paul Colborne Oilperson of the Year
WEYBURN, CALGARY – Recipients of some of the honours at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show have been announced.
OPINION: Trump’s takeover of Venezuela means Canada needs those west coast pipelines ASAP
Anyone remember when Trump said back on Jan. 23, 2025, “We don’t need their oil and gas. We have more than anybody”?
SaskPower seeking 3.9% rate increases in 2026 and 2027
Governments often release bad news on Fridays — a tactic highlighted in a first-season episode of The West Wing titled “Take Out the Trash Day.”