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Accelerated Site Closure Program

Update: July 16, 2020 - Read the latest announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan about the first parcel of work projects approved in the ASCP. The Government of Saskatchewan is launching the...

Ten-Year Milestone for SRC's Climate Reference Station at CLC

We are celebrating the ten-year anniversary of our climate reference station at the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC). SRC has two climate reference stations, one in Saskatoon and one at the CLC...

SRC's Climate Reference Station Celebrates 50 Years

Saskatoon, SK – After Saskatonians endured an incredibly long, snow-covered winter, the 6th coldest winter and the 3rd coldest April in the last fifty years, the weather has become more than just a...

Accelerated Site Closure Program Sees Success for First Nations and Métis Contractors

Saskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has led to strong participation in two provincial programs, the First Nations Stewardship Fund (Stewardship Fund) and the Indigenous Business Credit Pool (Credit Pool).

Accelerated Site Closure Program a Huge Success

Over 8,800 inactive oil and gas wells and facilities in Saskatchewan were capped or closed under the Accelerated Site Closure Program. The program was announced in 2020 and provided $400 million directly to Saskatchewan-based oil and gas service companies.

CNSC Grants Exemption to SRC for Gunnar Mine Site

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted an exemption from the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) for the Gunnar Closed Mine Site in northern Saskatchewan. The decision exempts...

Inactive Well Program Sees Strong Indigenous Participation

Government of Saskatchewan, Energy and Resources News Release. View here. Provincial Initiatives Support Indigenous Jobs and the Environment Saskatchewan's Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has...

$12 Million of Work Approved in First Tranche of Accelerated Site Closure Program

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved its first parcel of work packages to be completed through the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). A total of 22 packages will engage up to 50 service...

First Utility-Scale Hybrid Solar and Wind Power Site in Saskatchewan Unveiled

The Cowessess First Nation, along with the Government of Canada, SaskPower and SRC announced the first utility-scale hybrid solar and wind power site in Saskatchewan, and the first known wind-solar...

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.

$55 Million Allocated in Third and Final Phase of Inactive Well Program

This news release was originally published on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the third and final phase of the Accelerated Site Closure Program...

SRC Compiling Data for Saskatchewan Emissions Inventory

The Saskatchewan Research Council has received a $350,000 grant from the Ministry of Energy and Resources (ER) to aid in the development of the Government of Saskatchewan's Emissions Inventory. SRC's...

Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Report Released

The Ministry of Government Relations has released a Saskatchewan Flood and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment that provincial and local officials can use as an initial planning tool for potential long...

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Partners with Lung Saskatchewan to Test Radon Levels in Units

This news release originally appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) has partnered with Lung Saskatchewan to test radon levels in SHC units across...

$200 Million For Oil And Gas Service Workers In Saskatchewan

Read the news release on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the allocation of $200 million for Phase Two of the province’s Accelerated Site Closure...

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...

Saskatchewan Research Council and North West College Collaborate on New Plastic Welding Pilot Program

Today the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and North West College announce a new, innovative plastic welding pilot program that will be the first-of-its-kind in Saskatchewan. This exciting collaboration represents a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for skilled professionals in the field of plastics welding.