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Saskatchewan Advances Nuclear Strategy with First Nations Partnerships

10/23/2025

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Saskatchewan is advancing its nuclear energy strategy by pursuing partnerships with First Nations and industry leaders.
Sheldon Wuttunee, CEO of the First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence, highlights trust and collaboration for economic reconciliation.
The government plans to invest $700 million in a northern grid connection to enhance energy reliability.
The province aims to balance coal use with nuclear power by targeting operational small modular reactors by the mid-2030s.

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Saskatchewan is advancing its nuclear energy strategy by pursuing partnerships with First Nations and industry leaders.
Sheldon Wuttunee, CEO of the First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence, highlights trust and collaboration for economic reconciliation.
The government plans to invest $700 million in a northern grid connection to enhance energy reliability.
The province aims to balance coal use with nuclear power by targeting operational small modular reactors by the mid-2030s.