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Saskatchewan Calls for Greater Access to Global Energy Markets and the End to the Tanker Ban
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-27 02:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Energy, Trade, Resources, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan has officially announced its support for Bill C-264, introduced by the Conservative Party of Canada, which calls on the federal government to end the marine oil tanker ban on the north coast of British Columbia. Premier Scott Moe and Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry stated that removing this legislative barrier would increase Western Canadian energy export capacity, diversify trade toward Asian markets, reduce transit times and shipping costs, and help narrow the price discount for Western Canadian Select heavy oil.
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Government of Saskatchewan Proclaims Nuclear Science Week October 19-23
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-19 23:16:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Technology, Education, Mining, Resources]The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Nuclear Science Week for October 19–23, 2026, highlighting its goal to bring at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power into service by 2050 under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power update. SaskPower is studying a site on the Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan for up to two small modular reactors and investing $6.3 million over six years to establish four new nuclear research chairs at provincial post-secondary institutions. Additionally, SaskPower invested $4 million for the University of Regina's Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing Centre, while the province introduces the Energy Production 20 high school course and collaborates with institutions like the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Ministers Promote Saskatchewan's Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Mining and Agriculture in Philippines and Japan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Trade, Industry]Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines from October 17 to 23, 2026, to attend the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference and promote the province's uranium sector under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power plan, which targets at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050. Concurrently, Minister of Agriculture David Marit is leading a mission to Japan from October 17 to 22, 2026, to engage long-term agrifood buyers and promote trade in a market where Saskatchewan agrifood exports reached $1.2 billion in 2025, driven primarily by canola seed, wheat, barley, durum, and malt.
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Canada's Largest Helium Purification Facility Opens in Southwest Saskatchewan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-15 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]North American Helium has opened Canada's largest helium purification facility near Stewart Valley, Saskatchewan, producing approximately 73 million cubic feet of helium annually and increasing the province's output by over 40 per cent. Over the past decade, North American Helium has invested approximately $700 million and drilled over 120 wells in Saskatchewan, which currently produces over 95 per cent of Canada's helium. The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the sector through the Helium Action Plan, the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII), the Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII), and a Crown Public Offering for Helium and Associated Gases, while advocating for federal tax changes to support a domestic liquefaction facility.
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October Oil and Gas Public Offering Raises $29 Million in Revenue
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-09 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan's fourth Crown oil and natural gas public offering of the fiscal year, held on October 6, 2026, generated over $29 million in revenue across 75 parcels covering 22,350 hectares. The offering included 69 leases and six exploration licences, with Lloydminster leading regional revenues at $11,366,578, followed by Estevan at $10,033,965, Swift Current at $5,821,007, and Kindersley at $1,909,781. Notable awards included a 2,324-hectare exploration licence east of St. Walburg awarded to Scout Energy Ltd. for a high bonus bid of $9,995,200, and a 64-hectare lease northeast of North Portal awarded to Hummingbird Energy Inc. for $801,000. The next public offering is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
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Saskatchewan Welcomes Canada's Diplomatic Corps
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-06 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Agriculture, Energy, Resources]From October 6 to 8, 2026, an international delegation from Canada's Diplomatic Corps—hosted by Global Affairs Canada and representing countries including Bulgaria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Slovenia, Tanzania, and Zambia—is visiting Saskatchewan to examine the province's role in global food and energy security. Premier Scott Moe noted that Saskatchewan exported products to more than 160 countries in the previous year. During the mission, the delegation is scheduled to meet with provincial government representatives, Indigenous leaders, and educational and research institutions, including the Canadian Light Source, Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute, George Gordon First Nation Wicehtowak Solar Project, Saskatchewan Research Council, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, and Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
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Saskatchewan Advances Nuclear Power to Support Long-Term Energy Security
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-30 01:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Industry, Environment]The Government of Saskatchewan released "Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power," establishing a provincial nuclear power production target of at least 2,600 megawatts (MW) by 2050 to meet long-term electricity demand. SaskPower will begin planning for two large nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan aiming to generate over 2,000 MW with the first online by 2042, alongside advancing Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development near Estevan at the Rafferty site targeting at least 600 MW. The strategy involves multiple key industry partners including Cameco Corporation, Westinghouse Electric Company, AtkinsRéalis, and GE Vernova Hitachi to build out supply chains and infrastructure.
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Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Highlights Innovation and Growth in Saskatchewan Energy Sector
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Industry, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan announced participation in the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show held on September 16 and 17, 2026, highlighting the economic impact and technological advancements of the province's heavy oil sector. Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry noted that the oil and gas sector employs over 25,000 workers and generated $11.5 billion in production value in the previous year. The provincial government emphasized its stable regulatory environment, competitive royalty programs, and supportive policies driving ongoing industry investment and new production projects in northwest Saskatchewan.
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Single Largest Private Sector Capital Investment in History of Canada Through Bell AI's Saskatchewan Expansion
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-15 02:10:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Economy, Industry]Premier Scott Moe and Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic announced a major expansion of Bell's AI Data Centre project in Saskatchewan, bringing the total estimated capital investment to more than $50 billion and establishing the Bell AI Fabric headquarters in the Regina area. The project includes a phased development of up to 900 megawatts (MW) of additional power capacity provided by Bell through Saskatchewan’s Bring Your Own Power principle, alongside an initial 300 MW from the provincial grid, creating a pathway to a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) Canadian AI infrastructure hub. The expansion is approved under the Saskatchewan Data Centre Framework released in August 2026 and is expected to create up to 500 permanent operations and power generation jobs, approximately 100 management positions at the new headquarters, and an estimated 3,000 additional jobs in security, logistics, and maintenance.
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Bell plans expansion of Sask. AI data centre, making it largest private investment in province's history
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-14 22:16:45.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Technology, Infrastructure, Energy, Economy]At an investment summit in Toronto hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic announced plans to quadruple the size of its artificial intelligence data centre near Regina, Saskatchewan, increasing its total investment in the Bell AI Fabric to $52 billion. The facility will expand from its original 300-megawatt capacity to 1.2 gigawatts of power, making it the largest private capital investment in the history of the province. The project, which requires Bell Canada to supply its own power, is projected to create up to 500 permanent jobs—including roughly 100 management roles—and an additional 3,000 positions in areas such as security and maintenance. The expansion follows the RM of Sherwood council's prior approval of the data centre in April 2026, though provincial officials did not immediately confirm whether the expanded footprint requires additional municipal review.
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Saskatchewan, Alberta and Northwest Territories Sign Nuclear Energy Agreement to Strengthen Grid Reliability
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-14 21:05:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Alberta, National, Energy, Infrastructure, Environment]Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan, Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta, and Premier R.J. Simpson of the Northwest Territories have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on nuclear energy generation and electricity interconnections. The agreement establishes a framework for evaluating large-scale nuclear reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs), and microreactors, alongside the development of regional transmission infrastructure and interties. The partnership builds upon previous cross-jurisdictional agreements, including Saskatchewan's March 2026 Partnership Agreement on Transmission Interties and a 2024 MOU between Saskatchewan and Alberta, to enhance grid reliability, support carbon-neutral power generation, and secure long-term regional energy security.
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Alberta signs MOU with N.W.T and Saskatchewan to strengthen electricity grid reliability
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-14 16:46:37.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Energy, Infrastructure]Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, alongside Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen electricity grid reliability, regional transmission infrastructure, and interprovincial-territorial interties. Building on a March 2026 Partnership Agreement on Transmission Interties and a 2024 Alberta-Saskatchewan nuclear MOU, the three jurisdictions will collaborate on evaluating nuclear generation technologies including large-scale nuclear reactors, small modular reactors, and microreactors. The partnership will establish a framework addressing financing approaches, environmental assessment processes, uranium fuel supply and transportation, and nuclear waste management to support long-term electricity affordability and regional economic development.
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Premier Moe Brings Saskatchewan to the World at the Canada Investment Summit
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-11 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Industry, Energy, Mining, Agriculture]Premier Scott Moe is attending the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on September 14 and 15, 2026, to promote investment opportunities in Saskatchewan's energy, critical mineral, defence, and agriculture sectors. Alongside the summit, the Government of Saskatchewan is hosting an Invest in Saskatchewan Forum focused on the nuclear sector and uranium development, featuring a fireside chat with Premier Moe, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Saskatchewan's private capital investment grew by 12 per cent last year to reach $13.6 billion, ranking first in Canada, backed by 60 large-scale projects representing over $62 billion in total planned and active investments.
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Saskatchewan Raises $2.5 Million in September Helium and Associated Gases Crown Public Offering
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 22:30:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Resources, Mining, Economy]The Government of Saskatchewan's second-ever helium and associated gases Crown public offering raised $2.5 million on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, across 13 permits covering a total area of 272,915 hectares. 2743501 Alberta Ltd. placed the highest bid of $817,781 for a permit south of Lloydminster, totaling $1,476,300 across five permits covering 82,499 hectares. Millennium Lands Ltd. secured the remaining eight permits covering 190,415 hectares with a bid of $1,032,984. Administered by the Ministry of Energy and Resources, the public offering system reflects continued industry exploration interest, with one final offering scheduled for the fiscal year on November 2.
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Saskatchewan's Nuclear Capacity Takes Centre Stage in the United Kingdom
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-09-04 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Trade, Economy, Energy, Resources, Mining]Premier Scott Moe is leading a Saskatchewan trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom to participate in the World Nuclear Symposium and Canada - U.K. Nuclear Day, highlighting the province's uranium resources and nuclear supply chain capabilities. Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is also participating after attending the MSPO Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland. Saskatchewan's exports to the United Kingdom grew by 177.9 per cent from $211.5 million in 2021 to $587.6 million in 2025, driven largely by uranium exports accounting for 57.1 per cent of the total, while exports to Poland increased by 3,503 per cent to $79 million over the same period due mainly to potash exports.
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Saskatchewan Prioritizes Canadian Ownership and Sovereignty in New Data Centre Framework
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-27 21:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Technology, Energy, Economy, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan has released a new Data Centre Framework establishing six key principles to guide future digital infrastructure investments, prioritize Canadian ownership, and protect data sovereignty. The framework mandates that project proponents supply their own power generation to avoid placing pressure on the provincial electricity grid or displacing export capacity. It follows Bell Canada's ongoing construction of a 300-megawatt data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, representing up to $12 billion in economic activity, 1,600 jobs, and $720 million in provincial revenues, alongside an Indigenous partnership agreement signed with George Gordon First Nation. Currently, Saskatchewan has over 30 data centre project applications in the evaluation queue under this new centralized intake and assessment process.
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Innovation Saskatchewan Supports Critical Upgrade at Canadian Light Source
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-08-26 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Technology, Infrastructure, Economy, Agriculture, Energy]Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $3 million through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) to the Canadian Light Source (CLS) located at the University of Saskatchewan. The funding will finance the installation of a state-of-the-art solid-state amplifier (SSA) to power all 22 synchrotron beamlines, enhancing the facility's performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Since 2018, the Government of Saskatchewan has invested nearly $40 million in the Canadian Light Source to support advanced research in sectors including agriculture, mining, energy, and health.
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