Energy City Goes Nuclear
About this episode
The episode discusses Saskatchewan's consideration of nuclear power and its potential impacts on the local economy and energy security.
For decades, Saskatchewan has powered itself on resourcefulness — drawing strength from the ground beneath the communities built around it and us. Now, the province is considering its next major chapter in energy: nuclear power. SaskPower is moving through a multi-year planning process aimed at bringing a small modular reactor online by the mid-2030s, with a commercial decision expected by 2029. With a preferred reactor technology selected and two potential sites near Estevan under consideration, the conversation is shifting from possibility to planning. Supporters say the opportunity is significant — from long-term energy security and emissions reduction, to job creation, economic growth, and even positioning Saskatchewan as a national leader in next-generation nuclear development. For Estevan and the surrounding region, the stakes are especially high, as communities look at what a project of this scale could mean both during construction and for generations to come. At the recent Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Regina, we caught up with Tony Sernick to talk about the path forward — from the decision between potential sites at Boundary Dam Reservoir…
Sponsors
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
More episodes of Municipal Affairs
- The State of Alberta's Summer Villages
- Catching Up With SARM President Bill Huber
- One on One with Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck
- FCM and ABMUNIS Join SUMA Convention
- SUMA Gathers in Regina For Convention
- How Municipalities Got The Federal Gas Tax Fund
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Municipal Affairs podcast page.