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.
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We are excited to showcase some of the amazing work our teams were up to in 2021 with our top five most-read stories published on our website last year. Find out what stories piqued the interests of our clients, colleagues and community.
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SRC's Climate Reference Station at the Conservation Learning Centre became fully operational in 2012. Find out how the station was started and why the Centre has been the ideal home for over a decade.
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As electric vehicle technologies advance and the energy transition continues, the demand for critical metals keeps rising. Learn about SRC's direct recycling process of LIB metals that will help industry meet the growing demand for critical metals and divert batteries from landfills.
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In the 1960s, SRC began the Geology and Groundwater mapping program, collecting and compiling data on the geology, quantity and quality of groundwater resources in Saskatchewan's agricultural regions. Learn more about this historic work and how it helped provide a basis for groundwater resources in the province.
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Meet Mike McCubbing, manager of SRC's Diamond Laboratory - one of the largest commercial diamond processing labs in the world. Learn more about Mike's career at SRC and how his team has helped grow SRC's diamond capabilities to meet evolving industry needs.
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Research shows that livestock with access to quality water will consume more, gain weight quicker and are less likely to develop health issues. Learn about some of the most common factors affecting water quality that we’ve seen at SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories.
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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.
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As SRC steadily marches through its 75th year of operation, we sat down with President and CEO, Mike Crabtree, to discuss key moments in SRC’s history that have shaped the organization. Crabtree also shares some insight into what the future holds for Canada’s second largest research and technology organization.
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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.
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This summer you can have fun in the sun and learn a little about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) at the same time. Here are some entertaining and easy science experiments for kids and adults alike to fill long, sunny days (and some indoor activities for the rainy ones).
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SRC has tackled the ever-changing landscape of industry needs since 1947 – finding real-world solutions to evolving challenges through innovation. Learn how SRC's mining services and facilities have evolved over the years from an industry expert.
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Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital to modern life and the demand for these essential elements is nowhere close to levelling out. As the need for REEs continues to increase, SRC has stepped up to build a fully integrated Rare Earth Processing Facility, complete with hydrometallurgy, separation and metal smelting stages, right here in Saskatchewan.
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SRC wrapped up another year of innovation and evolution with many long-term projects coming to fruition in 2025. With enhanced sensor-based sorting services, the completion of a custom microgrid project and the launch of an Indigenous Action Plan, we have had a lot to celebrate this year. Join us in revisiting some of the biggest highlights of 2025.
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SRC is supporting advanced technologies, particularly green energy and electric vehicles (EVs), as the demand for critical minerals such as lithium and lithium batteries increases.
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SRC’s 77th year in operation as a research and technology organization saw a great many achievements that are worthy of a second look. From our production of rare earth metals to our microreactor research, from our lithium processing upgrades to our sensor-based ore sorting services and even our first ever Tech Expo event, join us as we revisit just a few of 2024’s major announcements and achievements at SRC!
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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.
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In 2013, SRC and Cowessess First Nation trail-blazed a new utility-scale wind-battery microgrid project located on Cowessess land near Regina, Sask. The goal for the project was to demonstrate the reliability of renewable energy through this microgrid demonstration. The project also enabled Cowessess to enter into a power purchase agreement with SaskPower and allow them to participate in the renewable sector - generating revenue for the First Nation and spurring further Indigenous economic development.
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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.
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Nuclear power is experiencing a global resurgence. Advanced technologies are leading to new generations of reactors, including small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors, that are being...
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