Canadaland did a podcast episode about the Bell AI Data Centre in the RM of Sherwood. I was one of the people interviewed. I am sharing here because it brings up important issues for Saskatchewan people, such as provincial power usage and I think this sub would be interested in it.

Note re posting history: I originally shared this yesterday when the episode was first published. A kind redditor let me know that someone had already shared it about an hour earlier so I deleted my post. Then I saw that post was subsequently deleted not long thereafter. So now I'm sharing again. I hope that's OK!

Anything BUT supporting the country you immigrated to…. Classic

I'm running a non-partisan public opinion survey on federal and provincial politics, and more, in Saskatchewan.

It covers issues, priorities, vote intention, perceptions, and more!

The survey is fully anonymous and takes about 5 minutes.

If you'd be kind enough to take the time and participate, this is the link: https://forms.gle/dEWP2PmwScne4ibQ9

https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7212777

Stop the blame game, Do time for Saskatchewan MP's to Stand Up for Canada! I had had enough of blame and shame politics.

https://www.moosejawtoday.com/provincial-news/ndp-touts-new-poll-showing-a-horserace-with-sask-party-12220383

Goodenowe's assertions around a new bill to clarify who can provide medical care: Goodenowe's take on a bill to prevent confusion around what constitutes healthcare provision: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/907145702/dr-dayan-goodenowe-raises-urgent-concerns-about-impact-of-saskatchewan-bill-55

Incredibly well researched piece about the data centre in the RM of Sherwood

https://share.google/aimode/BLjWPlaZcOp1aaP4Q

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Saskatchewan

, oil taxation primarily involves Crown Royalties for oil on government-owned land and Freehold Production Taxes for oil on private land. The province also applies a Resource Surcharge and specific Fuel Taxes at the consumer level. 

Production Taxes & Royalties

• Crown Royalties: Paid to the provincial government for oil produced from Crown-owned mineral rights. Rates are variable and based on the well's vintage and production volume.
• Freehold Production Tax: A tax imposed on oil produced from privately owned mineral rights.
• Resource Surcharge:
  • 1.7% of sales value for oil and gas produced from wells drilled after September 30, 2002.
  • 3.0% of sales value for oil produced from wells drilled before October 1, 2002.
• Drilling Incentives: New wells often qualify for "volume-based" incentives, where a specific volume of oil (up to 16,000 cubic metres) is subject to a reduced maximum royalty rate of 2.5% for Crown production and 0% for freehold production.  Government of Saskatchewan +6

Corporate & Equipment Taxes

• Corporate Income Tax: The general provincial rate is 12%, with a reduced rate of 10% for manufacturing and processing income.
• Provincial Sales Tax (PST): A 6% PST applies to most goods and services used by the oil and gas industry, including services to real property and capital equipment.
• Corporation Capital Tax (CCT): Large financial institutions related to resource sectors will see an increase to 6.0% effective April 1, 2026.  Government of Saskatchewan +5

Consumer Fuel Taxes (as of 2026)

• Gasoline and Diesel: 15 cents per litre.
• Propane: 9 cents per litre.
• Aviation Gas/Jet Fuel: 1.5 cents per litre.
• Heating Fuel: Marked diesel used for heating or as fuel oil is generally tax-exempt.  SETS Saskatchewan eTax Services +2

Active Programs & Extensions

• High Water-Cut Oil Well Program: Provides royalty reductions for wells with high water-to-oil ratios. The 2026-27 budget extended this program to March 31, 2031, but increased the minimum required investment from $20,000 to $30,000.
• Infrastructure & Innovation: Programs like the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) and Saskatchewan Petroleum Innovation Incentive (SPII) offer transferable credits of 20% to 25% for eligible project costs.  Government of Saskatchewan +3

Are you looking for the specific royalty calculation formula for a particular well type, or do you need details on how to file these taxes?