Federal government’s clean energy goal timeline ‘unachievable’, SaskEnergy minster says
Saskatchewan SaskEnergy & SaskPower Minister Dustin Duncan said on Tuesday, “We need to be able to operate our natural gas facilities beyond 2035 not relying on non-existent technology.”
Canada
Nov 22, 2023
SaskPower lost $172 million: Crown annual reports
SaskPower lost $172 million in revenue last year, marking its third straight year of losses.
Global News at 5 Regina
Aug 1, 2023
SaskPower’s $172-million loss shows a pattern of mismanagement, Saskatchewan NDP says
Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck said on Tuesday that the $172 million SaskPower deficit is part of a pattern of mismanagement surrounded by cost overruns on various projects. Beck added that SaskParty is avoiding accountability for the loss by not conducting any technical briefing on the revenue report.
Aug 1, 2023
Minister Morgan says $172-million SaskPower deficit could be due to natural gas price increase
Saskatchewan Minister responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan said on Tuesday that the crown corporation’s loss “is largely attributable to the increase in natural gas prices as well as low water levels affecting hydro station production requiring back-fill with coal and gas.”
Aug 1, 2023
Regina small business have surging energy bills amid SaskPower rate increases
Choquer said between inflationary prices on groceries and energy cost increases, they’ve had no choice but to raise prices on food.
Global News at 5 Regina
Feb 24, 2023
SaskPower reminding people to clear paths for meter readers
SaskPower workers are braving the elements to read meters around homes.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Jan 18, 2023
Two SaskPower employees dead after ‘serious safety incident’ in Weyburn, utility says
A pair of work boots have been placed at the intersection of Government Road South and Sixth Avenue Southeast, where two Sask Power employees died, Thursday.
Global News at 10 Regina
Oct 9, 2020
Carbon Monoxide – The silent killer
Carbon Monoxide is often dubbed ‘the silent killer’. We spoke with SaskPower Gas Inspections Manager to find out how to stay safe.
Feb 10, 2016
BHP Billiton commits $20 million to carbon capture research in Saskatchewan
Fri, Feb 5: An Australian mining company is looking to partner with SaskPower on a multi-million dollar carbon capture research project. David Baxter reports.
Canada
Feb 5, 2016
New SaskPower net metering program comes online Nov. 1
A new net metering program for solar customers is coming to SaskPower, but some solar companies believe it will slow the booming industry. David Baxter explains.
Global News at 10 Regina
Oct 15, 2019
Chinook Power Station contractor suing SaskPower for payment
Negotiations to resolve a $2.3 million payment dispute between contractors at the SaskPower’s Chinook Power Station appear to have broken down, and may now go to court. David Baxter reports.
Global News at 10 Regina
Jul 30, 2019
Chinook subcontractors say they still have not been paid
Some of the subcontractors for SaskPower’s Chinook Power Station say they have not been paid as a dispute drags on. David Baxter has the details.
Global News at 10 Regina
Jul 4, 2019
New SaskPower solar customers face delays in earning bill credits
SaskPower customers with newly installed solar panels are facing a backlog in trying to access power production credits for their electricity bills. David Baxter has the details.
Global News at 10 Regina
Sep 3, 2019
Billion-dollar SaskPower project not going as planned
SaskPower’s carbon capture project output problems known for over a year – The government is now admitting its billion dollar carbon capture facility isn’t going as well as planned. And tonight we’re continuing to tally up the losses. As Mike McKinnon explains, the Crown was well aware of these issues more than a year ago.
Canada
Oct 27, 2015
The dangers of carbon monoxide
SaskPower want people to know about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of having a CO detector in homes.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Dec 12, 2017
Carbon capture hasn’t won over critics despite 2M tonnes milestone
Mon, Mar 12: Four years after it launched an innovative new technology, SaskPower has captured 2,000,000 tonnes of carbon.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Mar 12, 2018
Texting scams in Saskatchewan ‘nearly impossible’ to prevent: SaskTel
A rash of text messages impersonating corporations like SaskPower and Saskatoon Light & Power appear to target Saskatchewan phones. Ryan Kessler reports.
Global News at 10 Regina
Dec 11, 2018
SaskPower says damaged power lines to blame for Wednesday morning outages
Many woke up to another widespread power outage on Wednesday. Lights went out across Regina and surrounding areas. It caused a hectic morning for some drivers and business owners.
Global News at 10 Regina
Mar 27, 2019
Natural gas power plant ready for operation in Swift Current, Sask.
SaskPower and the province celebrated the grand opening of the Chinook Power Station in Swift Current, Sask. on Friday.
Global News at 10 Regina
Dec 7, 2019
Weyburn grieving after 2 SaskPower employees die in workplace incident
WATCH: Weyburn Deputy Police Chief Rod Stafford says two SaskPower employees died after falling from a piece of equipment, Thursday. He says the two men were from Weyburn which has left the entire community grieving from their deaths.
Oct 9, 2020