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Where Does Innovation Begin?

The path to any particular innovation can start almost anywhere - a new idea, trial and error or a solution to a specific problem or opportunity.

How a New Toxicity Test Will Help Protect Canada’s Boreal Forest

The boreal forest is home to Canadian industry, from mining, oil sand production and forestry to oil and gas production and agriculture, as well as many communities. A new toxicity test will help reduce the impacts of industrial activity and protect the boreal forest.

Are High Levels of Radon Lurking in Your Basement?

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The Canadian Lung Association says that radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. So, what is radon and how do you know if you are being exposed to it?

Why You Shouldn’t Fear the Valley of Death

Discussions of how innovation actually gets done inevitably lead to discussions about the “Valley of Death.” So what is the Valley of Death?

Taking a Unique Approach to Community Building

SRC employees are volunteering at Saskatchewan food banks as part of a new employee volunteer program. The Saskatoon Food Bank has seen firsthand the impact SRC’s employees have made on the community and the impact volunteering has made on SRC’s employees.

Community Engagement: Going the Extra Mile

For many companies operating in the mining and energy sectors, community engagement is something they have to do or may want to do. The question is, are you willing to do what it takes to make community engagement more meaningful and valuable for you and your stakeholders? It’s a big question to answer.

Can Innovation be Measured?

SRC has developed an economic and socio-environmental impact audit process that enables an RTO to use solid data to provide a realistic indication of the impacts of its innovation-enabling work.

Is My Drinking Water Safe?

Whether you’ve just bought a new home or you’ve been on your property for decades, testing your water is good for your health and your home. Five Reasons You Should Test Your Drinking Water.

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How Can We Help Advance Business Innovation in Canada?

Canada has an opportunity to become a business innovation leader by supporting and better connecting its existing innovation ecosystem.

Mike Mc - Author Bio

Mike, P.Geo, is the Manager of the Saskatchewan Research Council’s Sorting and Separation team. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. in Geology. He has 17 years’ experience...

A Diamond Lab in Saskatchewan? You bet.

When people think of Saskatchewan, diamonds don't often come to mind. Well, give your head a shake. Saskatchewan has one of the world's largest diamond labs at it's attracting international attention.

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.

Mike Crabtree - Author Bio

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.

Oil and Gas Industry Tackles Responsible Water Usage

Water is said to be one of the major environmental impacts of oil and gas production. While industry has long been conscious of water treatment, both above and below ground, there are some significant challenges facing them regarding sourcing and using water.

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.

Four (Fairly) Simple Steps to Jump Start Your Competitive Intelligence Program

Can and should small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do competitive intelligence (CI)? If so, how do SMEs create a CI program without exhausting resources?

Future Einsteins: Take Our Kids to Work Day

Did you know what you wanted to be when you were in Grade 9? Take Our Kids to Work Day is a national initiative that helps students connect school, their workplace and their futures. At SRC, students engaged their analytical brains and got hands-on with some fun science activities!

How an Innovation Forum Energizes Creativity

Much has been written on employee engagement and how to encourage and foster innovation within an organization. Our Innovation Forum is designed to encourage conversations and networking across the company, to create an awareness about the capabilities and projects at SRC.

Saskatchewan – Canada’s Sunniest Province

Saskatchewan, despite its long winters (or what feels like winters that won’t end) is the sunniest province in Canada. The ability to measure and quantify that fact is important for industries in which weather plays a factor in planning and revenue. At our Climate Reference Stations, we use a sunshine duration sensor to help document Saskatchewan’s brightest attribute.