It is Saskatchewan Mining Week in the province an as such, the Saskatchewan Mining Association will be hosting various activities throughout the week from May 29 to June 3, 2017.

The week launches at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on Monday, May 29. There will be seminars and informational workshops in both Regina and Saskatoon over the next days. 

On Saturday, June 3, the SMA will hold their 49th Annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.

Teams from around Saskatchewan, including one from Westmoreland Coal in Estevan will compete.