The Great Federal Stand-Down
Saskatchewan should never have adhered to Harper’s mandate to phase out coal—with its devastating impact on at least 1,000 jobs in our southeast communities.
DEEP brings SLB onboard for geothermal project
DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. (DEEP) announced on Jan. 29 a strategic collaboration with global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) to drive the development…
Cenovus, Vermilion and Whitecap sign on to support new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 high school courses
When Saskatchewan’s new online high school oil and gas class was announced last June at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show, there was one oil company onboard.
More opportunity for Saskatchewan high school students in the oil & gas industry
Three additional energy companies are partnering with Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre…
Trudeau’s done! And the oilpatch rejoices!
The Canadian oilpatch, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made clear he wanted to phase out, collectively let out cries of rejoicing as the announcement came from Ottawa that Trudeau the Younger was resigning.
Hromek just quit as leader of Sask United Party, and Moe hasn’t said he’s going anywhere
Jon Hromek, who just a few days earlier on Dec. 31 announced his resignation as leader of the upstart Saskatchewan United Party, has thrown his hat in the ring for potential leadership of the Saskatchewan Party.
Brian Crossman: Emissions caps, Sun Tzu and basic economics
I’m confused sometimes. Well, in truth, if you know me very well, it seems like I’m confused most of the time. In my defense, being uncertain about our beloved industry…
December oil and gas public offering generates $11.4 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, raised $11,392,502.38 for the province, with the Estevan area generating most of the revenue.
Feds’ $265 million for SaskPower clean electricity
You’d think the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskPower would be giddy about the federal government announcing $265 million for “Saskatchewan clean electricity projects.”
Saskatchewan’s new energy minister and energy critic
Meet Saskatchewan’s new energy minister and energy critic: Colleen Young and Sally Housser.
Primec Controls Canada now serving Alberta with expansion into Edmonton
Estevan-based PRIMEC Controls Canada has announced their expansion into the Alberta market with the opening of a new operation in Edmonton.
Running out the clock on the federal oil and gas emissions cap: SK energy minister
Late in the year, just in time for the next COP (Conference Of the Parties) event, the federal Liberal government released its planned oil and gas emissions cap details on Nov. 4.
Brian Zinchuk: Trump won. Let’s build that pipeline, quick!
A remarkable alignment between Trump, the US House and Senate, Danielle Smith, Scott Moe and maybe Pierre Poilievre could make it happen.
Sask drilling rig report: Rigs working on oil, potash, helium and lithium
The drilling rig report for Oct. 28 demonstrated the growing variety of resources been accessed through the drill bit. Out of the 37 rigs punching holes across Saskatchewan…
October oil and gas public offering generates $7.3 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan's Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, October 29, raised $7,304,936.95 for the province, with the Estevan area generating the majority of the revenue.
Tourism and automotive classes
Way back in June, the Saskatchewan Party government announced the introduction of a new Oil and Gas 20 and 30 class to be offered this January through the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre.
Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
After a several-year hiatus, the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement, or CSHM, will be holding its Saskatchewan School in Estevan on Nov. 20 at Southeast College.
Government of Canada announces new intake for Clean Electricity Program
The Government of Canada is supporting Canadian utilities and system operators that are working to clean their electricity, integrate clean solutions such as utility storage systems...
A Million Times We Cry: A memoir on grief, launches it at oil show
An oil show isn’t a typical place for a book launch, but for Stacey Grimes-Wempe, it was fitting. After all, her book was sitting close to the model pumpjack sitting on the counter of her display.
Brian Zinchuk: Has Canada forgotten how to build drilling rigs?
I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but while we weren’t looking, a significant portion of our industrial base got hollowed out. And we will likely live to regret it.