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SaskPower and GE Hitachi have signed an agreement to advance the development of nuclear power in Saskatchewan.
The agreement, signed Tuesday morning at SaskPower headquarters in Regina, is part of a plan to develop a small modular reactor (SMR) in the province.
SaskPower says it will work with GE Hitachi on design, fuel sourcing and fabrication for a BWRX-300 reactor, the technology selected in 2022.
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Celebrating Rosewood's Collaboration
Celebrating Community Collaboration: Rosewood’s Commitment to Nature Conservation In the heart of Southeast Saskatoon lies a vibrant community pulsating with life and brimming with natural wonders—the Rosewood Community. Nestled within its embrace are 65 acres of wetlands, green spaces, and natural trails, forming a haven for both residents and wildlife alike.  Namely these areas are Adams,…
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(via Embrace Nature's Beauty: Join the City Nature Challenge) 🌿 Dive into the heart of nature with the Saskatoon City Nature Challenge! 🌿 📸 Did you snap some incredible biodiversity shots between April 26 to April 29? Don't let those moments fade away! Upload your camera photos to iNaturalist from April 30 to May 5 and become a part of something truly special. Your images could help unlock the secrets of Saskatoon's vibrant ecosystem! 🔍 But wait, there's more! You can also lend a helping hand by assisting with identification. https://youtu.be/v0qzwlVhiXc Check out our handy hints and tips video to become a biodiversity detective. From converting unknowns to higher kingdom levels to uncovering species identities, every contribution counts! 💚 Let's show the world the natural wonders of Saskatoon together. Join us in celebrating biodiversity, fostering community, and making a difference. Your passion for nature could inspire others to connect with our environment in new and meaningful ways. 🌟 Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the Saskatoon City Nature Challenge. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future for our city and beyond! 🌟 #CityNatureChallenge #Saskatoon #Biodiversity #iNaturalist #NatureLovers With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. #CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalistCanada #Biodiversity Founded by @NHMLA and @CalAcademy Community Science hosted by #friendsdareas #NatureCanada #CityNatureChallenge #BioBlitz #CitSciMonth #CommunityScience #CitizenScience #UrbanNature #UrbanBiodiversity #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #cnc #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiversity #citizenscience #inaturalist #wildlife #plantlife #wanderlust #naturelovers #optoutside #instagood #picoftheday #volunteer #training #parks #optingoutside #CNCYXE #CNCYXE2023 #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation #citizenscience #communityscience #EcologicalEmergency #naturelovers @sasktel #inaturalist #saskatchewanbirds #yxebirds #getoutdoors #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #SNS #SaskatoonNatureSociety #citynaturechallenge2023 #yxe #thegreatoutdoors #citynaturechallenge2024 #citynaturechallenge #Canadacitynaturechallenge #citizenscience #Volunteering #nativeprairie #grasslands #wildlife #bees #pollinators #prairiepollinators #ExploreSask #NatureSask #wildlifewatcher #prairielife #sasklife #nativeprairie #speciesatrisk #conservation #KeepSaskWild #socialdistance #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #beesknees #LeavetheLeaves #NoMowMay #nature4all #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation @FriendsAreas #saskatoon #saskatooning#naturelovers #inaturalist #saskatchewanbirds #yxebirds #getoutdoors #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #yxe #thegreatoutdoors #citizenscience #Volunteering #nativeprairie #grasslands #wildlife #bees #pollinators #prairiepollinators #ExploreSask #NatureSask #wildlifewatcher #prairielife #sasklife #nativeprairie #speciesatrisk #conservation #KeepSaskWild #socialdistance #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #beesknees #LeavetheLeaves #NoMowMay #nature4all #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation @FriendsAreas
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christinamac1 · 6 months
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Small nuclear reactors are NOT emissions-free
No emissions claim mars SaskPower webinar on nuclear power A reader comments that a presentation by SaskPower on small modular nuclear reactors failed to include information about nuclear emissions. Nov 18, 2023 , Dale Dewar, Wynyard  https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/letters/letter-no-emissions-claim-mars-saskpower-webinar-on-nuclear-power SaskPower held a webinar on its proposal for a…
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thxnews · 9 months
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newsakd · 9 months
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[ad_1] Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called the federal government’s net-zero energy goals unachievable and unaffordable on Friday, saying it would hit residents with even higher costs of living. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Thursday designed to clean Canada’s electricity grid, billing the move as key to Canada’s economic competitiveness, transitioning the energy economy and combatting climate change.The government has set a target of making the electricity grid net zero by 2035, and the regulations are meant to help guide the way.“It’s unachievable,” said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe at a media conference Monday. “It’s unrealistic. Those are SaskPower’s words, not mine. Our power utility cannot actually achieve what the federal government sets us up to achieve and it certainly isn’t going to be affordable as it will double the power rates in the province.”In May, the Saskatchewan government set their own net-zero goals for 2050, 15 years after that of the goals of the federal government. Story continues below advertisement “The federal government seems to have a different timeline than what we have put forward in Saskatchewan,” Moe said. “It doesn’t impact how we generate power due to the wording of the constitution.”Moe said that how a province generates its power is under the purview of provincial governments.“We put forward a plan that would allow us to run our assets out, run our generation assets out to the end of their life cycle,” Moe said. “To shut them down 20 or 30 years early, there most certainly is a cost to that.” Federal officials say the new regulations would drive up the cost of energy slightly, but they add that would be offset by the savings expected to come from moving away from fossil fuels. Trending Now Hundreds of thousands moving to Calgary, making city unaffordable Mass murderer’s half-brother arrested after report of attack on James Smith Cree Nation Environment and Climate Change Canada estimates the national average household energy bill will increase by $35 to $61 per year if the regulations are adopted, but by 2040, only two per cent of that increase will come as a result of the regulations.“It is going to increase not only our fuel costs but also our energy and electricity costs which will be felt in our personal family households,” Moe said. “It will be felt today and tomorrow, increasingly tomorrow, at the grocery store and at the fuel pumps.”Like many times before, Moe noted that the Saskatchewan Party believes the federal government carbon tax is one of the most prominent contributors to the raised cost of living. Story continues below advertisement The federal government plans to cover up to half of the cost of the regulations through tax credits, low-cost financing and other funds, which could mean even less cost is passed onto consumers, Guilbeault said at a press conference in Toronto.Overall, Canadians are expected to spend 12 per cent less on energy by 2050, government estimates show.— With files from Global News’ David Baxter. &copy 2023 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. [ad_2] Source link
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onlyexplorer · 2 years
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NDP seeks approval of SaskPower's 8% rate hike
NDP seeks approval of SaskPower’s 8% rate hike
Content of the article Crown electricity utility rates will increase by 4% this fall and 4% in 2023. According to a government press release on Thursday, the new rates will result in an average increase of about $5 on utility bills. residential customers starting April 1, 2022 and an additional $5 on April 1, 2023. “The decision to increase rates is not taken lightly and was made after extensive…
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haber-zaman · 2 years
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SaskPower invests $2 million for program to install electric vehicle charging stations
SaskPower invests $2 million for program to install electric vehicle charging stations
Owners of electric vehicles will be relieved to know that they will be able to stop along major Saskatchewan highways to charge their vehicles. On Friday, February 25, 2022, SaskPower announced they will fund the SaskPower Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Businesses and organizations will be able to install approximately 20 EV fast charging stations. This is set to begin…
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prairiesunsolar · 5 years
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Alberta and Saskatchewan will collaborate on nuclear power generation as part of a memorandum of understanding unveiled Thursday morning.
Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for SaskPower, was joined by Nathan Neudorf, Alberta's minister for affordability and utilities, at a news conference in Regina.
The agreement between the two Prairie provinces will see them share information around workforce development, nuclear supply chain, the security of supply of nuclear fuels, and the development and regulation of nuclear reactor technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs). 
"Saskatchewan has a long-standing co-operative relationship with Alberta on energy development, and we share similar challenges and opportunities related to decarbonization," said Duncan in a news release. [...]
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Discover Nutana: A Unique Blend of Heritage and Conservation
Nutana Collegiate adjacent to Chief Darcy Bear Park  The Nutana Community Association and the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. recently joined forces to spread awareness about the City Nature Challenge event. Nutana Community Association’s willingness to network and promote the event in their newsletter is crucial in ensuring its success. Uncover Nutana’s Natural Treasures:…
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🌿 Day 2 of the City Nature Challenge Saskatoon and Area 2024 is here, and the excitement is soaring as high as the Western Meadowlarks in the sky! 🦋 Today, keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant flutter of butterflies, the melodic chirping of warblers and sparrows, and the sleek presence of magpies and blackbirds. But that's not all—get ready to be amazed by the intricate world of nature with sightings of running crab spiders, cutworm flies, and even really tiny true velvet mites! 🕷️🦋🌼 Isn't this assortment of wildlife simply exhilarating? 🌟 What will YOU discover today? Share your sightings and join the adventure! Let's celebrate the incredible biodiversity of Saskatoon and Area together! 🌳 #CityNatureChallenge #Saskatoon #NatureExploration #Biodiversity #CommunityEngagement 🌺 LEARN MORE AT http://www.friendsareas.ca/ With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas.
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christinamac1 · 2 years
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Small modular nuclear reactors risky venture for Saskatchewan
Small modular nuclear reactors risky venture for Saskatchewan
 https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/letters/letters-small-modular-nuclear-reactors-risky-venture-for-saskatchewan 16 Oct 22, Small modular reactors do not exist yet Referring to nuclear as a possible part of our future energy mix in “SaskPower working to find right mix for the future,” (Oct. 5) CEO Rupen Pandya said “small modular reactors are smaller, easier to build, more affordable and…
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littlejoe59 · 3 years
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Bear takes nap on SaskPower pole
Crews found a black bear taking a nap on top one a power pole near Shellbrook, Sask., about 150 km north of Saskatoon. The crew was worried about bringing the bear down without hurting it, or causing a power outage, but it ended up climbing down all on its own. But only after the quick snooze.
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[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size SaskPower says there’s a new record set for electricity demand during the summer, noting that same record could be broken within the week due to the heat wave across the province. Sunday saw electricity demand hit 3,669 megawatts, which broke the last record set last August by 72 megawatts. 1:33 Sask. cattle producers call for aid in drought “Increasing power sales and new record peak loads are strong signs of a growing province and growing economy,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskPower. Story continues below advertisement The all-time demand record for electricity was set back on Dec. 30, 2021, when demand hit 3,910 megawatts.SaskPower said cooling homes makes up a large portion of a customer’s power bill. 5:06 Sask. stock growers calling for government drought aid The Crown corporation has a list of energy saving tips on its website, but also gave some tips on how to keep your home cool: Trending Now Is that a human in costume? Chinese zoo insists its sun bear is real Lori Vallow Daybell, mom who killed her kids, handed 3 life sentences, no parole Ensure your air conditioner is operating as efficiently as possible by having it inspected routinelyConsider investing in a programmable or smart thermostat to ensure your home is being cooled only when needed.Close blinds and window coverings during the daytime to keep the heat out, and ensure all doors and windows are closed tightly.Delay activities that produce heat and moisture, such as dishwashing or laundry, until later in the day or into the evening when temperatures are cooler. &copy 2023 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. [ad_2] Source link
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onlyexplorer · 2 years
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Province approves SaskPower rate hike
Province approves SaskPower rate hike
Content of the article The Crown utility will raise rates for the first time since 2018, raising prices by 4% this fall, followed by another 4% increase in 2023. Each of the two increases is expected to add an average of $5 on a typical residential customer’s electricity bill, according to the government’s press release Thursday announcing the decision. Don Morgan, minister responsible for…
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