2021
December 18 The Saskatoon StarPhoenix
SES board member, Bob Halliday, highlights the need for interprovincial consultations as a result of Alberta coal mining and its impact on surrounding watersheds. Read more
December 16 Prairie Dog Magazine
Board member Peter Prebble talks about the costs associated with climate change. Read more
December 14 Toronto Star
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society, along with partners, is calling on the provincial government to delay the electric vehicle tax. Read more
December 9 650 CKOM
SES board member Ann Coxworth participates in a panel discussion about Small Modular Nuclear Reactors on the John Gormley show. Listen now
November 24 Saskatoon Star Phoenix
SES Executive Director Allyson Brady, in conjunction with our partners, shares our ask that the provincial government delay the electric vehicle tax. Read more
November 24 Collision Repair Mag
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is calling on the provincial government to delay the electric vehicle tax. Read more
November 23 CTV Regina
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is calling on the provincial government to delay the electric vehicle tax. Read more
November 23 650 CKOM
SES Executive Director Allyson Brady, in conjunction with our partners, shares our ask that the provincial government delay the electric vehicle tax. Read more (Also posted on 980 CJME here.)
November 17 CFCR 90.5FM – Making the Links
Board member Peter Prebble talks about COP26 and SES’s recent letter to the provincial government, with 25 critical steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the decade ahead.
November 10 iPolitics
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society said it’s concerned about a lack of climate leadership at the provincial level and released a report with 25 recommendations for the provincial government to consider. Read more
November 9 SaskToday.ca
SES pushing recommendations to improve the Saskatchewan government’s emission reduction targets. Read more
November 9 CBC News Saskatchewan News at 6
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society released a letter it wrote to the province with 25 recommendations to reduce emissions. Watch now
November 9 CBC News Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan government is falling short of doing their fair share to help meet emission reduction obligations. Read more
November 9 Global News Regina
SES calls on province to improve its climate ambition. Read more
November 9 CTV News Saskatoon
SES conducted a press conference in which we presented the 25 recommendations SES recently sent the provincial government. These recommendations can help the province triple its climate ambition, to be in line with what is expected by the global community. Read more
October 15 Global News Saskatoon
SES board member Ann Coxworth describes concerns with Small Modular Nuclear Reactor (SMR) technology in response to Cameco’s hope to bring SMRs to Saskatchewan. Read more
October 7 National Observer
SES Executive Director Allyson Brady shares some of the reasons why the Saskatchewan government should be supporting electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in wake of the new EV tax. Read more
September 23 Global News Regina
SES board member Peter Prebble talks about what SES would like to see achieved at the federal level in regards to the protections of native grasslands. Read more
September 15 Global Morning News
SES board member Peter Prebble talks about what SES would like to see achieved at the federal level in regards to environmental protections and climate change. Watch now
August 26 Planet S Magazine
“Prairie politics needs to catch up to the planet’s climate emergency” with SES board member Peter Prebble. Read more
August 26 Prairie Dog Magazine
“Prairie politics needs to catch up to the planet’s climate emergency” with SES board member Peter Prebble. Read more
August 12 CBC News Saskatchewan
SES board member Peter Prebble talks about Saskatchewan’s commitment to climate action after the release of the newest IPCC report. Read more
August 11 CBC Blue Sky
SES board member Peter Prebble discusses the newest IPCC report. Listen here
August 9 PA Now
SES board member Peter Prebble reacts to the newest IPCC report. Read more
August 5 Industry West Magazine
Vice-President Bob Halliday talks about the proposed Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project. Read more
July 8 Planet S Magazine
SES Vice President Bob Halliday talks about water in Saskatchewan and the proposed Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project. Read more
July 6 The Saskatoon Star Phoenix
SES board member Peter Prebble writes about the Line 5 pipeline dispute, offering a path forward. Read more
July 6 Canada’s National Observer
SES President Hayley Carlson talks about the need for a justice-based transition in Saskatchewan. Read more
June 3 Global News Regina
SES board member Peter Prebble reacts to the provincial government’s latest prairie resilience plan update.
May 21 Regina Leaderpost
SES President Hayley Carlson speaks at a virtual event, hosted by Regina Councillors, about a justice-based transition and renewable energy. Read more
May 12 Global News Regina
SES board member Peter Prebble shares our concerns about the Line 5 pipeline. Read more
April 28 ICI-Radio Canada
“SaskPower sommé de presser le pas vers son objectif environnemental.” Lire de suite
April 27 Prince Albert Daily Herald
SES board member Bob Halliday breaks down SES’s recommendations for SaskPower to pursue, and some of SaskPower’s options: cooperation with Manitoba Hydro, continuing to commission utility-scale wind, and enabling commissioning of utility-scale solar. Read more
April 27 CBC News Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society presented a report and eight recommendations to SaskPower to help the Crown corporation become carbon neutral by 2040. Read more (Re-posted by Yahoo News Canada here)
April 27 Global News Regina
SES board member Bob Halliday speaks about SES’s new report, Carbon-Free Electricity in Saskatchewan, which recommends that SaskPower commit to being carbon neutral by 2040. Read more
April 27 CTV News Yorkton
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society presented a report and eight recommendations to SaskPower. Read more (Re-posted by iHeart Radio here)
April 22 The Saskatoon StarPhoenix (Bridges)
SES board member Ann Coxworth is featured in Bridges, highlighting her life-long dedication of working towards sustainability. Read more
April 22 The Western Producer
SES board member Bob Halliday shares concerns about the proposed Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. Read more
April 9 Global News Regina
Peter Prebble, SES board member, expresses disappointment over the slashed funds for climate change policy work in the provincial budget. Watch now/read more
April 8 Press Progress
Peter Prebble, SES board member, says cuts to the provincial climate change budget indicate that the provincial government isn’t prioritizing planning for climate change. Read more
April 7 Global News Regina
Peter Prebble, SES board member, reacts to the new electric vehicle tax outlined in the provincial budget. Watch now/read more
April 7 CBC Blue Sky
Peter Prebble, SES board member, highlights concerns with the provincial budget (i.e., new electric vehicle tax, slashed funding for the climate change department in the amount of ~$2.5 million, absence of incentives for homeowners to engage in energy efficiency renovations, etc.). Some positives include additional funding for recycling, the cleanup of the Gunnar uranium mine site, and the Methane Action Plan.
April 5 Saskatoon Co-op Blog
The Saskatoon Co-op donated $12,000 to SES in support of our K-12 education programming. Thank you, Saskatoon Co-op! Read more
March 29 Global News Saskatoon
Peter Prebble, SES board member, talks about SES’s support for carbon pricing as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision. Watch here
March 25 CBC Saskatoon
Peter Prebble, SES board member, talks about SES’s support for carbon pricing as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision. Watch here (starting at 6:34)
March 25 The Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Allyson Brady, Executive Director, shares a statement of support for the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the carbon pricing court case. Read more
March 24 CFCR 90.5FM “Making the Links” Podcast
Peter Prebble talks about the immediacy of the climate crisis and renewable energy alternatives. Listen here
March 21 The Off the Grid Broadcast
Pablo Rodriguez, former Climate Change Coordinator, talks to students from the grade 9 environmental justice program in Saskatoon called Off the Grid. Recorded in December 2020. Listen here
February 18 Global News Saskatoon
SES board member Ann Coxworth weighs in on concerns about nuclear waste in the controversial conversation about SMRs in Saskatchewan. Read more
February 12 Industry West Magazine
The Solar Demonstration Site at the Saskatoon Landfill Gas Generating Site, in which SES is a partner, is described. Read more
February 9 Global News Saskatoon
SES board member Peter Prebble welcomes Alberta’s announcement to ban on open-pit coal mining in a large section of the Rocky Mountains and foothills. Read/watch more
February 4 CTV News Regina
SES Vice-President Bob Halliday speaks about concerns associated with the proposed Diefenbaker Lake Irrigation Project. Watch now
January 12 Sustainable Stories Podcast
SES Operations & Outreach Manager, Megan Van Buskirk, talks to Jenna Englot of Sage Sustainable Solutions about intersectional sustainability, and her journey as an environmental educator and communicator. Listen here (This episode can also be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)
January 11 Global News Saskatoon
SES board member Peter Prebble talks about the recently announced federal carbon tax levy. Read more