Drilling & Exploration

Nine drilling rigs in the field on Sept. 25

By Brian Zinchuk,  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter / Pipeline News

September 25, 2020

Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count spent the third week of September hovering around 10 rigs working, with nine working on Sept. 25, according to Rig Locator (...

Business

Mining company fined $150,000 for workplace injury

September 24, 2020

Saskatchewan mining company Nutrien Ltd. pleaded guilty to one count under The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996 in Moosomin Provincial Court on Sept. 17. ...

News

Province supports Indigenous participation in pipeline projects

September 23, 2020

Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison announced $1 million in provincial funding Wednesday to support Indigenous participation in Saskatchewan’s natural ...

Drilling & Exploration

Accelerated Site Closure Program has resulted in $34 million in work packages

September 22, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan has provided an update on the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). Launched in May, with the first approved projects announced in July,...

News

Clean Fuel Standard a second carbon tax, says Saskatchewan’s minister of Energy and ...

September 21, 2020

In its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 million tonnes per year, the federal government is working on developing a new Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), and that ...

Production

Oil industry group suggests energy policies for Saskatchewan in advance of fall ...

September 18, 2020

In advance of the coming fall election in Saskatchewan, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has released its suggested energy policies, to both the ...

Drilling & Exploration

Cutting up drilling rigs heartbreaking, says Derrick Big Eagle, who built some of ...

September 17, 2020

Derrick Big Eagle couldn’t go see what was left of the drilling rigs he had built, as several were scrapped in recent weeks in the former Eagle Drilling Services yard in ...

Drilling & Exploration

NDP sees geothermal as a zero-emissions energy solution for Saskatchewan

September 17, 2020

The Saskatchewan NDP announced Thursday a significant plank in their energy platform, swinging for the fences by backing geothermal electrical power generation as a ...

Drilling & Exploration

Ten Saskatchewan-based drilling rigs cut up for scrap, Sask drilling fleet shrinks ...

September 17, 2020

Like a giant Tyrannosaurus rex tearing through its prey, a 52-tonne excavator equipped with large hydraulic shears tore through the last skid-mounted building of what was ...

News

Government announces new regulations and industry options to advance provincial ...

September 17, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan continues to implement key commitments made in the province’s climate change strategy, Prairie Resilience, to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG...

Community

Oilmen’s golf event brought those in the sector together for a day on the links

September 16, 2020

The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society (OTS) was able to host a successful Oilmen’s golf event on Sept. 11 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course, but the format was ...

Community

Oilfield consultant returns from Saudi Arabia during COVID

September 16, 2020

When much of the Canadian oilpatch grounded to a screeching halt in early 2015, Saskatoon wellsite drilling consultant Douglas Tompson soon found his work, supervising ...

Business & Energy

Boundary Dam had tremendous month; eclipses another milestone

September 11, 2020

The carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at SaskPower’s Boundary Dam Power Station had another excellent month in August, setting a new 2020 mark for the amount of ...

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Nine drilling rigs in the field on Sept. 25

September 25, 2020

Accelerated Site Closure Program has resulted in $34 million in work ...

September 22, 2020

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Saskatchewan NDP promises to bring in one per cent wealth tax

September 30, 2020

Saskatchewan Party outlines new home renovation tax credit as first election promise

September 30, 2020

Saskatchewan election campaign stops in Saskatoon

September 30, 2020

'His heart is in people:' Saskatchewan NDP leader hopes to reverse party fortunes

September 29, 2020

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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Health Canada green lights first rapid COVID-19 test

September 30, 2020

Alberta top court rejects appeal of man who killed Calgary Stampeders football ...

September 30, 2020

Shell plan to cut up to 9,000 jobs could result in 100s of fewer jobs in Canada

September 30, 2020

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September 30, 2020

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GardaWorld makes hostile play with US$5.2-billion bid for British security firm G4S

September 30, 2020

Kinross Gold buys 70% of proposed open pit Alaska gold mine for $125 million

September 30, 2020

Downtown office vacancy rates rising in Canada as commercial subleases flood market

September 30, 2020

S&P/TSX composite index little changed as U.S. stock markets surge higher, loonie up

September 30, 2020

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Mighty Heart's Triple Crown quest giving Canadian horse racing a definite boost

September 30, 2020

Baby fat proves to be a boon for Toronto FC's Silva, prompting move to goalkeeper

September 30, 2020

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September 30, 2020

Rangers buy out star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist's contract

September 30, 2020

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Nine drilling rigs in the field on Sept. 25

September 25, 2020

Saskatchewan’s active drilling rig count spent the third week of September hovering around 10 rigs working, with nine working on Sept. 25, according to Rig Locator (...

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Video: Quick Dick McDick sounds off on a green economy

September 7, 2020

In his latest video, Saskatchewan YouTube commentator Quick Dick McDick sounds off on the talk of a green economy. It's another effort by the popular commentator to ...

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Video: Quick Dick McDick sounds off on a green economy

September 7, 2020

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