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Why We Need to Learn More About How Wetlands Store Carbon

Most people might be surprised to know that wetlands are hot spots of biodiversity in a forested landscape. They’re also a huge reservoir of carbon. And it’s important to conserve wetlands to maintain that carbon in the ground.

How about this weather? A look at Saskatoon in 2020

2020 was a year for the record books, and one none of us will soon forget. We spent our days starting in March at home, in the yard or awfully close to home. Let’s look back at the weather we experienced in a year we were so glad to see the end of.

A Look Back: Our Top 5 Stories of 2021

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.

How to Establish a Safety Program that Engages Employees

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week provides a valuable opportunity to talk about safety in terms of organizational culture and engagement- but we don’t just think about safety during NAOSH Week. Learn how we follow through on our safety commitments every single day.

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.

Saskatchewan Flood and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment

This blog was written by former SRC employee, Virginia Wittrock. Every year, Saskatchewan faces the possibility of disaster stemming from natural hazards, such as severe weather, floods, drought and...

“We are equally benefiting from this”: Inside a mentorship program for Indigenous students

Before the end of this year’s Aboriginal Mentorship Program at SRC, second-year mentee Tomika and her mentor, Mark had a chance to talk about their experience in the program. Read some of our favourite responses from their conversation, which we hope will shed some light on the benefits of mentorship.

$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...

Water Management Services

SRC’s water science RD&D services provide applied research, data analysis and modelling to help industries develop and implement sustainable water management and treatment strategies.

Living in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan residents enjoy a culturally-rich lifestyle in a province where every season of the year is uniquely experienced. Affectionately referred to as the Land of Living Skies, the landscape is...

History

SRC has been in business for nearly 80 years, growing from just three employees in the 1950s to more than 400 employees today. Throughout the years, SRC has played a key role in helping Saskatchewan...

On-Demand Radioactivity Webinar

Get immediate access to this radioactivity webinar: Understanding Radioactivity through the Exploration and Mining Cycle: SRC and CIM Magazine co-hosted a webinar covering how to identify and test...

Sensor-Based Sorting

SRC offers comprehensive sensor-based sorting (SBS) design and testing services across the entire process, from mineralogical characterization to pilot testing.

Meet Our People

SRC is a multi-disciplinary team with people who encompass a broad range of science, engineering, research and business specialties. Our people are passionate about their work because every SRC...

Livestock Need Clean Water Too: Factors Affecting Water Quality

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.

Gunnar Uranium Mine: From Cold War Darling to Ghost Town (Part 1)

The Gunnar Mine operated from 1955-1963 and officially closed in 1964 with little to no decommissioning. In 1956, it was considered to be the largest uranium producer in the world. Learn about the construction of the site, the operational challenges and the town site that was built - and why it became a ghost town.

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.

Gunnar Uranium Mine: From Ghost Town to Environmental Hazard (Part 2)

The Gunnar Mine and Mill Site was abandoned with little to no decommissioning after it ceased operation in 1964, leaving behind significant hazards to the environment and public. Learn about the decades after the Gunnar Site closed and what's being done to remediate the land.

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.

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.