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Former Premier Brad Wall optimistic about Saskatchewan’s future growth

Former Premier Brad Wall optimistic about Saskatchewan’s future growth

May 6, 2024 | 10:48pm
Nuclear energy is one of the options considered for transitioning Saskatchewan from the current power source of fossil fuels in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and be a cleaner, greener province. However, a formal decision on whether Saskatchewan will fully commit to SMR’s won’t be made until the end of the decade.  620 CKRM AgriNews […]

Sask. among four provinces launching strategic plan for small modular nuclear reactors

Mar 28, 2022 | 1:52pm

Saskatchewan is teaming up with Ontario, New Brunswick and Alberta in a joint strategic plan on small modular reactors (SMRs). SMRs are nuclear fission reactors that are smaller than conventional nuclear reactors and typically have an electrical power output of fewer than 300 megawatts. The strategic plan highlights how SMRs can provide safe, reliable and […]

Sask. NDP wants government to consider other energy options with SMR research

Dec 2, 2019 | 5:49pm

The Saskatchewan government is looking at the possibility of nuclear energy to help reduce the province’s emissions and fight the carbon tax. This comes after Premier Scott Moe signed an MOU with Ontario and New Brunswick on Sunday to look into the development of small modular reactors, or SMRs. Sask. NDP leader Ryan Meili feels the province needs […]