After a successful pilot program, SaskPower has announced they will begin installing smart meters on residences across the province. The installation will begin in January with farm and rural customers receiving the initial meters since they usually only have one meter reading a year. Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan says smart meters will be […]
Government officials were on hand to officially kickoff the construction of the new Great Plains Power Station near Moose Jaw. The plant, expected to be operational by 2024, will add 360 megawatts of electricity to the provincial grid, enough to power Saskatoon. Minister Responsible for SaskPower, Don Morgan says the gas-powered plant will generate cleaner […]
SaskPower crews are working hard to restore power to much of Saskatchewan after wind and snow ravaged the province last night. Crews were able to restore power to some customers last night, however in many cases, roads were impassable, and the weather was too severe for workers to do their jobs safely, meaning repairs had […]
CEO’s of the striking Crown Corporations sat down with the media Friday morning to answer questions about essential services during job action. SaskTel President and CEO Doug Burnett said a business continuity plan has been put in place. “We will of course continue to provide essential services 9-1-1, fire, police and hospital, all of those […]
SaskPower is reacting to the increasing number of power outages in the Regina area. 11 different areas both within the city or in the rural area surrounding Regina experienced unplanned outages sometime this week according to the SaskPower website. President and CEO Mike Marsh says most of the recent outages are wildlife related. “You’re probably […]
SaskPower and the First Nations Power Authority have signed a 20 year, 20 megawatt solar power deal worth about $85-million. 10 megawatts will be generated at a shared site between the George Gordon and Star Blanket First Nations, while another 10 megawatts will be produced on the Cowessess First Nation. President and CEO of SaskPower […]
