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Getting as much experience as possible: AMP provides diverse opportunities for environmental science student

An environmental science student shares the hands-on learning she experienced as part of SRC's Aboriginal Mentorship Program. Learn about the diversity of career options in the environmental science field.

Cyber Security Tips: 5 ways to protect yourself and your company from cyber attacks

Information Technology (IT) teams are tasked with the unenviable job of protecting the enterprise network infrastructure. Learn five ways employees can help keep their companies safe from cyberattacks.

Instruction Sheet: Catapult Experiment

Build a mini Game Day Catapult and score your own winning field goal.

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Gold Analyses

SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories has provided assaying services to exploration and mining companies for over 40 years.

Uranium

SRC has worked alongside the uranium industry in Saskatchewan and around for the world for over 60 years on analysis, process improvement, technology development and remediation..

Permit to Operate Program

Participating in SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories' Permit to Operate (PTO) Program for Saskatchewan municipalities is an easy way to stay compliant with your Water Security Agency permit...

Become an Honourary Scientist

Unleash your inner scientist! SRC is encouraging people of all ages to become Honourary Scientists by turning their kitchens and backyards into science labs. We’ve created three fun and easy science experiments that can be done at home using easy to find supplies.

The History of SRC's Work in Saskatchewan's Potash Industry

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.

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.

Getting more value from brines: tech improvements reduce costs, increase recoveries for lithium

The demand for lithium is projected to increase 73 per cent by 2025. Lithium extraction is often expensive and time consuming, so how can mining companies keep up with this fast-rising demand? Keep reading to learn about new advances in lithium recovery technologies.

Environmental Analytical Laboratories

As one of Canada’s most complete analytical chemistry laboratories, SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories offers environmental test services and expertise in organics, inorganics and radiochemistry.

How the SLOWPOKE-2 reactor paved the way for nuclear research in Canada

SRC’s SLOWPOKE reactor was commissioned in March 1981. The reactor immediately proved to be a great resource for the uranium industry as it provided a rapid method to analyze the thousands of exploration samples that the industry was then producing. Learn more.

Deploying Reliable Power: SRC Helps Develop Award-Winning Demonstration

SRC joined forces with a group of tech companies to tackle the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Pop-up City contest to demonstrate an improved Relocatable Temporary Camp (RTC) with improved energy, water and waste management systems.

What’s old is new: recycling project looks at ways to reuse cardboard and waste wood

Like many municipalities, the City of Swift Current is looking at methods to preserve the airspace at their landfill. One option is to reduce the volume of disposed cardboard and waste wood going into the landfill - but how? SRC explored several alternative uses for recycled cardboard. Learn which one is the most promising.

Why is Water Quality Testing Important?

Easy access to clean drinking water is something Canadians often take for granted because of the abundance of water sources, from coast to coast. But there’s a lot that goes into actually ensuring the water we drink is safe and clean, including testing.

Communities

SRC engages with northern communities to facilitate meaningful participation in determining the best options for remediation. Discussions include community meetings and consultations with Indigenous...

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...

Water Sampling 101: Why Following Your Lab's Guidelines is Key to Getting the Best Results

Water is a reactive and dynamic medium. Although a sample bottle filled with water may look quite stable, as soon as that sample is taken, subtle changes can begin to take place. Read more to learn why it's important to follow the sampling and preservation guidelines provided by your laboratory.

Residential Water Testing Services

SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories provides water testing packages for home and cottage owners, acreages and farms.

A Year of Extremes: 2022 Weather Overview for Saskatoon

2022 will be remembered for many reasons. We experienced the world beginning to reopen, but as per usual for Saskatoon, we also experienced record-setting weather. Follow along as we recap the weather Saskatoon experienced throughout 2022.