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Know Your Extreme Summer Weather Hazards in Saskatchewan

Extreme summer weather can have significant impacts our economy, society and environment. We’re talking about hail, tornadoes, plow winds, no rain, hot temperatures - all of which can lead to flooding, drought, insects, diseases and forest fires. It’s important to prepare for these types of weather events, so we can reduce the impacts and become more adaptable.

Shock Chlorination for Wells

Over time, private wells can become contaminated with bacteria. Learn when to shock chlorinate a well and how to do it.

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.

SRC expands mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students

Today, SRC is formalizing the expansion of a mentorship program for Indigenous post-secondary students, while at the same time celebrating the success the program has seen in its first four years...

Seed Hawk Receives Carbon Footprint Certification

January 7, 2014 (Langbank, SK) – Seed Hawk Inc. has become the first agricultural equipment company in the world to receive Carbon Trust carbon footprint certification. This certification communicates...

Government of Saskatchewan Provides Additional Funding for SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility Expansion

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an additional $20 million in funding for the Saskatchewan Research Council's (SRC) Rare Earth Processing Facility. The funding will allow the facility...

Gunnar Report Appendix C - GMT Phreatic Surface and Groundwater Flow Rate Assessment

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Acid Rock Drainage and Metal Leaching Testing

SRC provides comprehensive Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) and Metal Leaching (ML) testing to assess the environmental performance of sites and mine waste materials.

SRC has HUGE Impact on Saskatoon Food Bank!

What began with an invitation to take a tour of the food bank for Hunger Awareness Week last May has grown into an amazing collaboration between the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the...

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5 books that might change the way you think about leadership

There are so many books on leadership and management that it's hard to sift through the pile to find the gems. Here is a diverse list of five books recommended that broaden the traditional notion of leadership.

Unlocking Ore Potential: How Laser Sorting Improves Recovery and Promotes Sustainability in Mining

From exploration projects to operating mines, preconcentration, and specifically sensor-based ore sorting, is becoming a critical step in improving both project economics and sustainability. Mining companies face constant pressure to improve recovery, performance, lower processing costs and reduce environmental impacts.

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.

What are Waves of Innovation?

In 1925, Nikolai Kondratieff proposed economies go through cycles of depression, expansion and recession, called Kondratieff Waves. These waves carry technological, social/political, economic and environmental change, planting seeds for future innovations.

The Pathway from Discovery to Invention to Innovation

Discovery and invention strategies are important aspects of research and development. Once something has been invented, questions related to feasibility, value and demand come into play, as well as whether or how the invention should be protected.

SRC’s Maturing and Commercial Years: 1972 – 2000

SRC's Maturing Years were marked by growth in staff, facilities and equipment and a focus on applied R&D projects for industry and community needs. This led to the next phase of SRC's evolution, the Commercial Years, which were dominated by contracts with a mostly market-driven outlook, increasing SRC's revenue and importance as an innovation enabler for industry.

Abandoned mine openings in northern Saskatchewan need closing, and here’s how we’re doing it

When many of uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan were abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, openings to mine workings were left without proper closures and pose a risk to public safety. SRC has been working with local contractors and consulting engineers to build proper mine closures. There are several methods available, depending on the type of opening and the site conditions.

Pipelines 101: Oil pipeline development in Canada

Oil pipelines are a transport mechanism to get a vital resource from its origin to its users. In the case of oil, it is helpful to know a bit about its origins too, in Canada and more broadly. Take a trip back in time.

A Soggy Saskatoon in 2014: Weather Summary

Four seasons. One climate reference station to record them all. Find out how Saskatoon fared in the rain, snow, wind, sun and frost in 2014.