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SaskPower rate hike takes effect, raising electricity costs for households and businessesSaskatchewan residents are paying more for electricity after a rate hike took effect this week. SaskPower says the increase is necessary to keep the grid reliable but critics argue households are already feeling the squeeze. Manjot Singh breaks down what the hike means and how it could impact businesses.CanadaFeb 2
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Feb. 2With SaskPower rates on the rise how are Saskatchewan businesses reacting to the near four percent increase? Parliament unanimously agrees to fast track a bill that will provide a GST credit boost to nearly 12 million low-income residents. A cold case with links to Saskatchewan has been partially solved on Florida’s east coast.Feb 2
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Global News at 6 Regina: Feb. 2With SaskPower rates on the rise how are Saskatchewan businesses reacting to the near four percent increase? Parliament unanimously agrees to fast track a bill that will provide a GST credit boost to nearly 12 million low-income residents. A cold case with links to Saskatchewan has been partially solved on Florida’s east coast.Feb 2
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Jan. 14Metis Nation Saskatchewan removes a cabinet minister from all portfolios following an online recording with degrading language. SaskPower signs an agreement to build an Indigenous led solar energy facility near Regina. The provincial NDP shuffles around some of it’s critics and adds two new roles ahead of the spring legislative sitting.Jan 14
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Global News at 6 Regina: Jan.14SaskPower signs an agreement to build an Indigenous led solar energy facility near Regina. The provincial NDP shuffles around some of it’s critics and adds two new roles ahead of the spring legislative sitting. Metis Nation Saskatchewan removes a cabinet minister from all portfolios following an online recording with degrading language.Jan 14
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Jan. 7Saskatchewan crop producers respond to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned trip to China. New details emerge into what caused the Christmas day fire that destroyed Prince Albert’s Salvation Army. The provincial NDP and Sask. government continue to go back and forth over the SaskPower rate increase.Jan 7
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Global News at 6 Regina: Jan. 7Saskatchewan crop producers respond to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s planned trip to China. The provincial NDP and Sask. government continue to go back and forth over the SaskPower rate increase. Due to city budget cuts Regina residents will no longer have access to winter sandboxes around the city.Jan 7
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Saskatchewan opposition calls for emergency legislative sitting amidst utility, insurance rate hikesWATCH: Saskatchewan’s NDP are calling on the government to hold an emergency legislative sitting days after SaskPower and SGI proposed rate hikes for the next two years.CanadaJan 5
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Jan. 5The former director of a Saskatoon Christian school appeals his sentencing and conviction on multiple assault charges. Proposed rate hikes for SaskPower and SGI have the provincial NDP calling out the Sask. Party Government over the cost of living. Three Saskatchewan credit unions officially complete their merger.Jan 5
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Global News at 6 Regina: Jan. 5People gather in front of Regina City Hall to protest the American capture of Venezuela’s President. Proposed rate hikes for SaskPower and SGI have the provincial NDP calling out the Sask. Party Government over the cost of living. Three Saskatchewan credit unions officially complete their merger.Jan 5
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Global News at 6 Regina: Dec. 3The provincial NDP says there is growing concern across the province over a lack of education assistants as students with complex needs aren’t getting the proper attention. Members of the Regina Police Service bring some holiday cheer during their annual Cops + Kids shopping spree. The provincial NDP accuses the Saskatchewan Government of trying to...Dec 3, 2025
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Dec. 3With winter getting into full effect, homeless advocates criticize the city for encampment takedowns. The provincial NDP says there is growing concern across the province over a lack of education assistants as students with complex needs aren’t getting the proper attention. The NDP also accuses the Saskatchewan Government of trying to cover up recent losses...Dec 3, 2025
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SaskPower reports first quarter loss of $136 millionSaskPower is reporting a net loss of $136 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year. The utility says the decline stems from a $45-million drop in revenue and $83 million in higher expenses, driven by fuel, maintenance and the federal carbon tax.Sep 3, 2025
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Saskatchewan government extending life of coal-based power plantsThe minister responsible for SaskPower said the province has been working on the future of power generation, although these assets are on the list of federal government phase-outs.Jun 19, 2025
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SaskPower opens Great Plains Power Station near Moose JawSaskPower’s newest power plant is ready for generation. The Great Plains Power Station opened its doors Tuesday, after almost four years of construction.Global News at 5 ReginaDec 17, 2024
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BHP Billiton commits $20 million to carbon capture research in SaskatchewanFri, Feb 5: An Australian mining company is looking to partner with SaskPower on a multi-million dollar carbon capture research project. David Baxter reports.CanadaFeb 5, 2016
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Carbon Monoxide – The silent killerCarbon Monoxide is often dubbed ‘the silent killer’. We spoke with SaskPower Gas Inspections Manager to find out how to stay safe.Feb 10, 2016
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Two SaskPower employees dead after ‘serious safety incident’ in Weyburn, utility saysA 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 ReginaOct 9, 2020
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Regina small business have surging energy bills amid SaskPower rate increasesChoquer 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 ReginaFeb 24, 2023
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New SaskPower net metering program comes online Nov. 1A 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 ReginaOct 15, 2019