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Due to continued high levels of ground movement in key zones within six Last Mountain Lake communities, SaskEnergy today announced it will be permanently removing natural gas service for about 250 property owners, or about 16% of its customer base in the area. SaskEnergy monitors ground movement using below-ground measurement devices, natural gas leak surveys, geotechnical analysis, mapping and satellite monitoring. Since the summer of 2014, SaskEnergy has repaired underground leaks on its system in the impacted zones at significantly higher rates compared to the provincial average. “We...

With the construction season fast approaching, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Sask 1 st Call, is declaring April Safe Digging Month. The purpose of this declaration is to remind the public that clicking or calling for a free line locate and digging safely around underground infrastructure are crucial steps on the path to safety. “Although April is officially Safe Digging Month in the province, we want contractors and homeowners to make every day safe on site throughout the construction season,” said Honourable Joe Hargrave...

There are many reasons to be thankful this Monday. October 10 is Thanksgiving, and it is also Canadian Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. SaskEnergy is marking the day by recognizing its many hard-working employees who are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable access to natural gas to homes throughout Saskatchewan. “I’m thankful for the dedication shown by our employees to the people of this province. This commitment helps make SaskEnergy one of the most reliable energy delivery systems in North America,” SaskEnergy’s Acting President and CEO Mark Guillet said. “Whenever you step...

After a very successful Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP) in 2018, SaskEnergy and its Network of plumbing and heating contractors are teaming up again in hopes of continuing to provide quality furnace maintenance to low-income homeowners across the province. TAP highlights the importance of annual maintenance on natural gas home heating systems and carbon monoxide detection. The program was created to assist low income homeowners by providing a hands-on examination of a home’s heating equipment to make sure it is ready for the onset of cooler temperatures. Applications are now being accepted...

Invisible, tasteless, odourless, and poisonous. Carbon Monoxide (CO) has earned its reputation as the silent killer. To help raise awareness about CO safety, the Government of Saskatchewan has recognized November 6-10 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. “This week is dedicated to ensuring the people of our province know how to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of carbon monoxide,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Dustin Duncan said. “A working CO detector can alert you to danger before physical symptoms appear, which is why our government made CO alarms mandatory in...

SaskEnergy and participating Network Members have teamed up once again to offer the Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP), which supports eligible homeowners across the province with free home heating equipment maintenance and improved carbon monoxide detection. Saskatchewan homeowners with a combined annual income of no more than $68,000 can apply for this program from June 14 to October 1, 2021. “This program is a great opportunity for SaskEnergy to give back to the customers and communities it serves and supports the people of Saskatchewan in meeting their home energy needs safely and...

Beginning today, homeowners can apply for a free home heating tune-up through SaskEnergy’s Tune-up Assistance Program (TAP). Offered through participating SaskEnergy Network Members, the program is open to qualifying Saskatchewan homeowners with a combined annual household income (before taxes) of less than $68,000. “Since this program was launched five years ago, it has helped more than 2,300 homeowners across the province keep their furnaces in safe working order,” said Kevin Adair, who leads SaskEnergy’s Customer Service Operations. “Regular furnace tune-ups can prevent costly repairs down...

Halloween may be over, but something frightening could still lurk in your home. Invisible, odourless, and poisonous, carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. “To save lives and prevent life-threatening emergencies, it’s important that we continue to educate people about the dangers of carbon monoxide and ways to avoid the buildup of this potentially deadly gas,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “That’s why our government has proclaimed November 1-5 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.” Earlier this year, the perils of carbon monoxide were driven...

As SaskEnergy progresses on its 2030 emissions reduction goal, it also continues to increase the reach of its energy efficiency programs, which assist Saskatchewan homeowners and businesses in reducing energy usage, saving money, and decreasing end-use emissions. Highlighted in its 2022-23 Sustainability Report, released today, SaskEnergy invested an additional $1 million in its energy efficiency programs during 2022-23, providing residential and commercial customers with rebates to purchase high-efficiency heating equipment. Through these programs, customers reduced their annual energy...

SaskEnergy is pleased to announce that, after a nationwide search, Mark Guillet, who has been acting in the role since February 2022, has been formally named President and Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors I would like to congratulate Mark Guillet on his formal appointment as President and CEO. After an extensive search, it was clear to the Board that he is the best person to lead SaskEnergy,” says Susan Barber, Chair of SaskEnergy’s Board of Directors. “Mark is a passionate and steady leader, consistently demonstrating that he has the Corporation’s best...