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Labour Disruption of deep concern for Sask mining sector
The Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) issued a press release on Aug. 20 expressing deep concern regarding the imminent work stoppage at Canada’s major railways CN and CPKC.
Forty rigs drilling in Saskatchewan
On Tuesday, Aug. 13, there were 40 drilling rigs working in Saskatchewan. One was drilling for lithium, one for helium, one for potash, and the remaining 37 drilling for oil.
August Oil and Gas Public Offering generates $7.2 million in revenue
The Government of Saskatchewan’s Crown petroleum and natural gas public offering, held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, raised $7,208,879.51 for the province...
Pretty sure canals aren’t supposed to have trees in them
On July 25, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project…
Numerous service rigs are being targeted for theft in Alida-Lampman area of SE Sask
Seven service rig companies based and operating in southeast Saskatchewan are increasingly alarmed at a growing number of thefts and damage to their equipment when it is in the field.
Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show coming up Sept. 11-12
Plans for the 2024 Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show, a two-part show, are underway. The show is anticipated to showcase exhibits for the oil and gas industries…
Lithium land sale brings in just under $6 million as SE Sask area grows
Interest in lithium mineral rights continues to move eastward in southeast Saskatchewan, as indicated by this fiscal year’s first Crown mineral rights sale.
Saturn closes Flat Lake and Battrum purchase from Veren
On June 14, Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (TSX: SOIL)(FSE: SMKA)(OTCQX: OILSF) closed a major deal with Veren Inc, which recently changed its name from Crescent Point Energy Corp.
Kindersley promoted at Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show
The Kindersley Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kindersley shared a booth at the Saskatchewan Oil & Gas Show in Weyburn on June 5th and 6th.
Top 10 Saskatchewan conventional oil wells for April
Cenovus Energy Inc. might have the top producing well in Saskatchewan in April, but Whitecap Resources Inc. is stealing the show.
Saskatchewan launches high school oil and gas courses
Saskatchewan high school students will soon be able to take Grade 11 and 12 level classes familiarizing them with the oil and gas industry.
Get in your truck and get to Weyburn – the oil show is on this week!
Well, this is the big week. The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show kicks off Wednesday morning, but several events are actually taking place on Tuesday.
Southeast College and PTRC offering two-day course on carbon capture and storage
Southeast College, in collaboration with PTRC Sustainable Energy, announced the launch of a pioneering educational initiative.
Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame: Brad Wall
Former Premier Brad Wall will be inducted into the the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Hall of Fame at the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show on June 5.
Rex Murphy, not afraid to say oil and gas has been a salvation
Hockey players grow up admiring Gretzky and Lemieux. As a columnist for over 30 years, I grew up admiring Allan Fotheringham and Rex Murphy.
SaskPower adds nuclear heavy hitter to its board
SaskPower continues to build out its nuclear team, with a steady string of nuclear-related job postings. Now that’s reached the board level…
Multi-Lateral Well Program could reinvigorate cold heavy oil production
The Government of Saskatchewan held a press conference in Regina on April 30 announcing, again, the Multi-Lateral Well Program.
SaskEnergy, SaskPower expand Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate
Interested in cutting your shop’s energy bills? SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, is expanding its popular Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate…
CAOEC disappointed in federal budget, calls it lost opportunity to support energy workers
The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) said it is disappointed with the federal budget, referring to it as a lost opportunity…
Saskatchewan’s Top 10 oil producers in 2023
Saskatchewan’s Top 10 oil producing companies account for 84 per cent of all oil production in this province.