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kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program

SRC's Kiskiyihta Indigenous Summer Student Program provides Indigenous students studying at a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution with opportunities for hands-on learning in a research and technology environment.

Exploring the Benefits and Applications of Microreactors in Saskatchewan

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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Saskatchewan's Uranium Mining Legacy: A Complex Road to Remediation

Ian Wilson leads a team of scientists, engineers and project managers who are remediating 37 abandoned uranium mine sites scattered across remote areas of northern Saskatchewan. Learn what makes this project and the remediation team unique.

Growing Saskatchewan's Economy (Economic Impact 2015)

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) released its economic impact results for the 2014-15 fiscal year. For every dollar the province invested in SRC over the past year, the Council provided a more...

Air Quality Measurement and Monitoring Requires Innovation for Long-Term Results

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.

Helping Industry Produce Premium Potash to Support the Global Agricultural Community

While potash has some valuable industrial uses, 95 per cent of the world’s production goes towards supporting the agricultural industry. As demand for a variety of food crops increases, farmers and industry are looking for premium fertilizer to maximize their yields. Learn how SRC is helping industry recover premium products, such as sulphate of potassium.

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...

The History of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Work at SRC: Part One

SRC is one of the pioneers in the field of alternative fuel vehicle work and has a long history conducting research and development in the area since 1985. Learn about SRC’s journey into alternative fuels, including the successes, some failures and even some firsts.

SLOWPOKE-2

SLOWPOKE-2 was a nuclear research reactor housed at SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories. It is used as an analytical tool for doing neutron activation analysis.

Five Things I Have Learned About Safety While Working from Home

In March 2020, employees across the world packed up their office belongings for what we all thought would be a few weeks of remote work to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get a first-hand account of how one employee at SRC took what she learned about working safely in the office and applied it to her new home office.

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.

Saskatoon weather report for 2019 shows a fairly average year in the City of Bridges

2019 won’t be remembered in Saskatoon’s history books for its weather. When averaged over the year, the weather was very typical for Saskatoon and surrounding area. While the year may have been fairly unremarkable, there were still some notable weather statistics and events. Learn more.

Rain or Shine: Make Your Own Summer Weather Phenomena

Summer on the Prairies can be an amazing time for weather watching. The summer months can bring everything: thunderstorms, floods, hail and tornadoes. Whether you’re a dedicated storm chaser or a casual observer, there can be a lot to see. Read on.

CSR Report 2016-17