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Plenty of Precipitation but a Typical Year Overall for Saskatchewan: 2024 Weather Overview

After a few years of extreme weather and record-breaking climate events, Saskatchewan’s weather took a more “average” turn in 2024. But there were still some new records achieved based on data from SRC’s Climate Reference Stations in Saskatoon and at the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) near Prince Albert.

Canadian Mineral Analysts Conference 2026

SRC and the Canadian Light Source are teaming up as co-hosts and title sponsors of CMA 2026 September 13-17, 2026 at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon, Sask.

Record-Breaking Temperatures and Plenty of Precipitation the Story for Central Sask. in 2025

Central Saskatchewan’s weather in 2025 was a bit of a rollercoaster, with wide temperature swings and record precipitation recorded at SRC’s Climate Reference Stations in Saskatoon and at the Conservation Learning Centre near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Gold Analyses

SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories has provided assaying services to exploration and mining companies for over 40 years.

Marc van Burck

Marc van Burck serves as CEO of HPS Food & Ingredients, a vertically integrated genetics and food ingredient company based in Saskatoon with processing operations across North America and Europe. He...

Bill Miller

Bill Miller has 40 years of environmental protection and resource management experience as a Saskatchewan public servant. Being stationed throughout the province, Bill interacted with a number of...

Deploying Reliable Power: SRC Helps Develop Award-Winning Demonstration

SRC joined forces with a group of tech companies to tackle the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Pop-up City contest to demonstrate an improved Relocatable Temporary Camp (RTC) with improved energy, water and waste management systems.

Water Sampling 101: Why Following Your Lab's Guidelines is Key to Getting the Best Results

Water is a reactive and dynamic medium. Although a sample bottle filled with water may look quite stable, as soon as that sample is taken, subtle changes can begin to take place. Read more to learn why it's important to follow the sampling and preservation guidelines provided by your laboratory.

CNSC amends SRC’s non-power reactor operating licence

This news release originally appeared on CNSC's website. December 9, 2019 – Ottawa Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced its decision to amend Saskatchewan Research Council’s...

Norm Beug

Norm is the former Sr. Vice President, Potash Operations for The Mosaic Company. While at Mosaic, he had overall responsibility for the Potash Business Unit’s (PBU) six mining operations in Canada and...

Byron Merkosky

Byron Merkosky is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with bachelor’s degrees in science and education. He is an education consultant to 15 First Nations schools on 11 First Nations in...

The History of SRC's Work in Saskatchewan's Potash Industry

As the potash industry has developed in Saskatchewan and around the world, SRC has provided technological support along the way. Learn how we've helped to address many of the potash industry’s challenges and growth along the way.

Saskatoon weather report for 2019 shows a fairly average year in the City of Bridges

2019 won’t be remembered in Saskatoon’s history books for its weather. When averaged over the year, the weather was very typical for Saskatoon and surrounding area. While the year may have been fairly unremarkable, there were still some notable weather statistics and events. Learn more.

Bubble Maker Experiment

Most bubbles we see are round, but have you ever created a square bubble or a triangle bubble? It’s possible! In this experiment, discover how bubbles form with SRC and Wowl STEAM Lab by crafting these fun bubble makers and learning about geometry and surface tension at the same time.

Meet Our Experts: Rob Millar, Manager, SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories

Rob Millar’s nearly two-decades long career started at SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories in 2005 in sample preparation. He then moved into an analyst role and eventually became lab manager. Learn about Rob's career at SRC and how he and his team have helped develop solutions to meet the evolving needs of industry.