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Saskatchewan Research Council Celebrates New Indigenous Workforce Program

SRC is pleased to officially launch its Indigenous Workforce Program and celebrate the inaugural cohort of students in its re-imagined Indigenous Summer Student Program, Kiskiyihta.

9 gift ideas for the science buff in your life

Need to buy a gift for the science buff in your life? Look no more - we have nine fun gift ideas for a wide range of budgets and interests.

Events: Connect and learn with our experts

Our experts are presenting at a variety of in-person and online events over the next couple months, with topics across our strategic sectors of mining, energy, environment and ag/biotech.

Mike Crabtree

Mike Crabtree is President and CEO of SRC, leveraging over 30 years of experience in energy and clean tech with a strong emphasis on innovation and R&D in those two sectors.

Radioactivity in Exploration and Mining: Understanding the Risks and Benefits

Radioactivity in mining is commonly associated with uranium but there are numerous other sources of it that can be found in the mining industry. While radioactivity is a natural phenomenon that needs to be managed, there are also cases where it can be used as a tool in driving exploration forward. It’s important then to understand what radioactivity is, how it’s encountered and the risks and benefits associated with it.

SRC at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

The Catalyst for Your Energy Transition™ The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) supports the oil and gas and pipeline industries with enhanced oil recovery technology development, process...

What is the Role of RTOs in Innovation?

When it comes to how to get innovation done, and how to get through the Valley of Death, such discussions usually lead to questions about Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs).

Hybrid Energy Solutions

SRC’s Hybrid Energy Container has a customizable combination of conventional and renewable generation sources together with energy storage.

FAQs About Nuclear

Frequently asked questions

As the term suggests, microreactors are a small type of nuclear...

Sun, Wind and Storms: 2021 Weather Highlights for Saskatoon

2021 was another year for the record books in more ways than one—just like 2020. Here’s a look back at 2021 and the weather that came with it in Saskatoon.

Leadership

Learn more about SRC's Board of Directors and Executive Team, including SRC's CEO and President, Mike Crabtree.

White Paper on Carbon Emissions from Pulse Crops

White Paper on a Systematic Analysis of the Effects on Carbon Emissions from Pulse Crops in Canadian Cropping Systems - March 2018 The full version of the white paper has been published and is...

The Nascence of Research Councils in Canada - A Saskatchewan Perspective

At the beginning of the 20th century, organized research, development and technological innovation were quite rare, but this changed with the advent of industrial research organizations. Read more about the evolution of SRC.

Potash

SRC provides advanced analytical testing and mineral processing services, as well as research and development for models and discovery and recovery of a wide range of minerals, including potash.

Environmental Remediation

SRC has scientific, technical and management expertise in environmental remediation, as well as experience working with Indigenous communities and businesses, regulatory agencies and industry. We...

Lithium Services

SRC offers a comprehensive suite of research and technology solutions, process testing and development and piloting facilities for the lithium industry, designed to meet the evolving needs of clients.

Safety Tips for Winter Travelling in Saskatchewan

Winter can bring weather extremes from beautiful sunny winter days to blizzards with whiteout conditions. The change from one to the other can happen quickly, so you need to be prepared when heading out on the slippery, snow-covered roads. Read on for important safety tips!

kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program

SRC's Kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program provides Indigenous students studying at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution with opportunities for hands-on learning in a research and technology environment.

Innovation by Design: How an “In-House” Approach Helped SRC Become a Global Leader in Rare Earth Solvent Extraction

The Solvent Extraction Unit building in SRC's Rare Earth Processing Facility houses more than 400 custom-made SX cells, which were built into modular units known as “batteries” and arranged into banks and designed and built in-house at SRC.

Air Quality Measurement and Monitoring Requires Innovation for Long-Term Results

For over 45 years, SRC has helped important economic sectors operating on the Canadian Prairies keep a close eye on their air emissions to ensure they meet environmental standards and regulatory requirements, as well as to implement process improvements for emissions reduction strategies.