During COVID-19 Canadians Have Deferred $1B Worth of Mortgages

Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, September 11, 2020 CMHC said it expects fewer Canadians to get ahead on their mortgage payments this year, a trend that will add to the national level of mortgage debt by the end of this year. About $1 billion worth of mortgage payments were deferred each month during the… Continue reading During COVID-19 Canadians Have Deferred $1B Worth of Mortgages

Power Skating Sessions Began This Week

Kindersley Minor Hockey has begun power skating sessions this week, before the upcoming 2020-21 hockey season. Monday saw group one take to the ice at 4:15 p.m., with group two following at 5:15 p.m. Group three’s time slot was 6:15 p.m., and finally group four had their chance at 7:30 p.m. Sessions will continue on… Continue reading Power Skating Sessions Began This Week

SaskPower’s Energy Assistance Program Could Help Lower Utility Bills

Source: Brady Ratzlaff, globalnews.ca, September 02, 2020 The program was launched in Regina last year and is now available province-wide. Low-income families in Saskatoon are now able to apply for a new energy assistance program with SaskPower. The program is designed to help homes become more energy-efficient and save money. Read the full article here…… Continue reading SaskPower’s Energy Assistance Program Could Help Lower Utility Bills

Planned Power Outage for Eston and Area June 4th

By Mallorie Rast Early lunch-eaters will need to fire up in BBQ or eat the beans cold as Eston and surrounding areas will experience a planned power outage on Thursday, June 4th from 6 a.m. to 12:00 noon p.m. The outage is planned by SaskPower and will effect the areas of Eston, Plato, Lacadena, Richlea,… Continue reading Planned Power Outage for Eston and Area June 4th

Kindersley Jobs: Power Engineering Instructor

Power Engineering Instructor Job Order #: 5741866 Employer Name: Great Plains College Wage/Salary Info: Based on education and experience Posted Date: 01-Jun-2020 Location: Kindersley # of Positions: 1 Employment Terms: Contract Education: Technical/Applied Science Certificate Experience: 3-5 Years Apply By: 29-Jun-2020 Description: Great Plains College is searching for experienced Power Engineers to instruct in our… Continue reading Kindersley Jobs: Power Engineering Instructor

Kindersley Jobs: Power Engineering 3 Instructor

Power Engineering 3 Instructor Job Order #: 5734702 Employer Name: Great Plains College Posted Date: 28-Apr-2020 Location: Kindersley # of Positions: 1 Employment Terms: Contract Education: Technical/Applied Science Diploma Experience: 1-2 Years Apply By: 15-May-2020 How to Apply?: Please submit cover letter and resume quoting competition #U11-19/20 to: gpchr@greatplainscollege.ca Description: Great Plains College is searching… Continue reading Kindersley Jobs: Power Engineering 3 Instructor

Sask. expert opinion mixed on small nuclear reactors

Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, December 2, 2019  Sask. Premier Scott Moe signs agreement with 2 other premiers to develop scalable nuclear technology Expert opinion is mixed on Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s claim that small nuclear reactors can help the province meet its carbon emission goals. Moe, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs signed… Continue reading Sask. expert opinion mixed on small nuclear reactors

Shot in the dark: Bullet caused power outage, $100K in damage in Tisdale, Sask.

Source: CBC News, November 30, 2017  Tisdale RCMP investigating shot that caused hours-long outage early Sunday A bullet fired into SaskPower equipment was found to be the culprit of a hours-long power outage south of Tisdale early on Sunday morning, causing $100,000 in damage. SaskPower spokesperson Jordan Jackle said that crews were called about the outage at 5:30 a.m., with a… Continue reading Shot in the dark: Bullet caused power outage, $100K in damage in Tisdale, Sask.

Saskatchewan breaks power use record for the third time in two months

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Source: Global News, August 29, 2017  With temperatures over 30 degrees in parts of Saskatchewan, power use was again at an all-time summer high. Power use peaked on Monday afternoon at 4:26 p.m., soaring to 3,470 megawatts (MW). “Saskatchewan is still growing and we’re seeing it in these new summer peaks,” said SaskPower Vice President… Continue reading Saskatchewan breaks power use record for the third time in two months

Saskatchewan aims to get half its power from renewable energy by 2030

Premier Brad Wall says more wind, hydro and solar projects coming Saskatchewan’s Premier says in 15 years, the province will generate half of its power from renewable energy. “I think that’s achievable and that’s what we’re going to be moving towards,” Brad Wall told reporters at the Legislature on Wednesday. A target of 50 per… Continue reading Saskatchewan aims to get half its power from renewable energy by 2030