Low wind power in Saskatchewan as cold drives up electricity demand

The current cold snap is showing up in SaskPower’s daily numbers, as wind power production fell substantially on Dec. 20. And, as usual, what happens in Alberta weatherwise is usually what happens here the following day. In order to protect proprietary data, SaskPower...

Elite Safety Services acquires Nobel HSSE Management LTD

OXBOW – Nobel HSSE Management Ltd. of Oxbow, Regina and Saskatoon has been purchased by Brandon-based Elite Safety Services. That company specializes in rescue, safety and medic services, while Nobel focused on leader in occupational health, WCB management,...

Record heat wave puts California in fossil fuel conundrum

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of...