Saskatchewan
Geological
Society

2024 Annual General Meeting and Awards DinnerWe are delighted to announce an in-person AGM and social gathering on Saturday, January 25th, 2025.Date: Saturday, January 25th, 2025Cost: $20, which includes two drink tickets!!Location: Regina German Club, 1727 St. John Street.Schuedule:4:30 pm -- AGM start5:30 pm -- Drinks6:30 pm -- Dinner7:30 pm -- Awards CeremonWe're looking forward...

The University of Regina will be hosting the Canadian Quaternary Association and Canadian Geomorphology Research Group Biennial Meeting 2024 between August 19th and 21st. The opening event is open to the public: Following the Bison: Western Science and Indigenous Insights into Migration, Hunting, and Human-Animal relations by Dr. Jessica MetcalfeRoyal SK Museum 6:00 pm Sunday Aug....

Registrations for both the Big Muddy Field Trip and the Yellowstone National Park Field Trip are SOLD OUT. Thank you to all who registered-- we look forward to joining you on the rocks!If anyone wishes to be placed on a waitlist for the Yellowstone National Park Field Trip, please e-mail Gavin Jensen (gavin.jensen@gov.sk.ca).

I would like to invite you to the Regina and Saskatoon book signings of my book “Wildlife, Landscapes, and Geology: An Alberta and Saskatchewan Touring Guide”.ReginaDate: June 22nd, 11:00 am to 1:00 pmLocation: Indigo-Chapters, Southland Mall, 2625 Gordon Road, ReginaSaskatoonDate: July 3rd, 7:00 pmLocation: McNally Robinson, 3130 8th St. E, Saskatoon &...

Read April's Rock Record here.

COLIN DUNN - OBITUARYColin Dunn passed away in the early morning on March 20, 2024 at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with cancer. Despite this diagnosis and the related health challenges over the past year, Colin’s humour never faltered, even when in palliative care, and he stayed strong until the end. A proud family man, Colin leaves behind Sara, his devoted wife of almost 52...

We Need Your Help…Volunteers NeededThe Society is organizing elementary school talks through our Ed Outreach Committee and activities on May 8th and 9th in Regina.  The topic is Critical Minerals in Saskatchewan. Dr. Megan Gilbert of the Saskatchewan Geological Survey will be speaking to grade 3 and 4 classes on May 8th.  Dr. Kevin Ansdell of the U. of Saskatchewan Geology...

We’re delighted to announce that on Saturday, February 3rd we returning to the German Club for our annual AGM.On behalf of the society we would like to invite all members and guests to attend this special event.For mor details click here.

Now is the time to renew your membership for 2024.  Early bird pricing for individuals is $25 until the end of March.

This year we are planning a Field Trip to Southwest Saskatchewan.  Dr. Meagan Gilbert will lead us through the Tertiary Section of the rock record.  Dr. Michelle Hanson will share her knowledge of the Glacial History of the area so this promises to be an exciting Field Trip.The dates are September 8-12th, 2023.  Cost is $600 for SGS Members and $250 for Student SGS Members and...

SGS Bowling Night!!!   You're invited to participate in bowling night.  There will be 6 bowlers per team so Limited Spaces Available. When: Saturday, May 13th (6:00-8:00 pm)Where: Golden Mile Bowling LanesPrice:  $15/member; $20/non-member; $10/student (Includes 2 slices of pizza and a soft drink!!)To register, visit the registration page or click here.

We’re delighted to announce that on Saturday, February 4th we are having a social gathering in conjunction with our AGM. This will be the first time we’ve met like this since you know what. It will be a casual event where we can enjoy each other’s company, eat delicious food and show our appreciation to several SGS-sponsored awards recipients and other invited guests. We will...