Murray Wood: Who's scary... and who's scary good?
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week, in a specia...
Tag Archives: SaskPower
SaskPower resumes carbon tax relief program for electric heating
SaskPower is once again providing a reduction in the carbon tax for those using electricity as their primary source of home heating. According to the Crown corporation, those customers will see a 60 p...
Nov 01, 2024
SaskPower to pay $840,000 after workers die in fall from bucket truck
SaskPower has been hit with fines and surcharges adding up to $840,000 after being found guilty of violating the province's occupational health and safety regulations. According to Saskatchewan's Mini...
Oct 29, 2024
SaskPower warns customers of email scam circulating in Saskatchewan
SaskPower is asking customers to be cautious of an email scam currently circulating in the province. "The email at first glance looks legitimate and claims to be from a SaskPower Carbon Council," the ...
Oct 21, 2024
SaskPower fined $840,000 regarding the death of two Weyburn employees
SaskPower was found guilty on three charges related to workplace safety violations. This is regarding the death of two of its Weyburn employees in October 2020. The three charges are: Count 1: $300,00...
Oct 18, 2024 SaskPower has been fined $840,000 regarding the deaths of two Weyburn workers. (980 CJME file photo)
SaskPower shares tips to help keep farmers safe during harvest
Harvest is a hectic time on farms across Saskatchewan, but safety should always come first. SaskPower offered tips for farmers to help reduce risk when working around power lines with large equipment....
Aug 14, 2024
SaskPower complex project in Regina moves to second phase
The second and final phase of SaskPower's new Regina Operations and Maintenance Complex is now underway. The facility will be staffed by SaskPower employees who are currently working at 11 facilities ...
Aug 12, 2024 PCL Construction Management Inc. begins work on Phase 2 of SaskPower's Regina Operations and Maintenance Complex. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME)
Nuclear option the right one for Saskatchewan, new SaskPower executive says
SaskPower newest executive is bullish about the prospects for nuclear power in the province. "I think nuclear is one of the best options when achieving an emissions-free grid," said Leonard Clewett, w...
Jul 20, 2024 An artist's rendering of a BWRX-300 small modular reactor (SMR). Saskatchewan is considering using SMRs for power generation in future. (Supplied)
SaskPower's system in 'good shape' as heat wave descends on Saskatchewan
As Saskatchewan runs headlong into the first real heatwave of the summer, SaskPower is ready to handle the increased strain on the power grid. On Monday night, Albertans got an electricity grid alert ...
Jul 10, 2024 SaskPower said there are many measure it could employ in a heat wave to make sure there’s enough power. (CJME file photo)
SaskPower returns to profit as it releases 2023-24 annual report
After a previous year with a big loss for SaskPower, the Crown Corporation is back in the black for 2023-24. On Tuesday, the company's annual report explained a $184 million net income - a $172 millio...
Jul 09, 2024 SaskPower is paying an $18 million dividend back to the province after making $184 million in net income, according to its 2023-24 annual report. Pictured L to R: SaskPower CEO Rupen Pandya, Crowns Minister Dustin Duncan, SaskPower Executive Vice-President Troy King. Jul. 9, 2024 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
SaskPower's new battery energy storage system now online
It's about the size of a football field, and it holds enough power to keep the lights on in 20,000 homes for an hour. SaskPower's new battery energy storage system is now online in Regina. The goal of...
Jul 04, 2024 Rupen Pandya, SaskPower's president and CEO, said the new battery energy storage system represents a historic first for SaskPower. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: The monarchy is saving face, but making the right moves all the same
Prince Andrew is just Andrew now, with all princely names and roles removed. Sarah Mills says it's a savvy and stunning ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Oct. 31
The Green Zone host Jamie Nye talks with Evan about the Jays' World Series Game 6 tonight, CNIB President and CEO CNIB a...