May 22, 2026

Can EVs work in Saskatchewan’s North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Kenneth Cheung’s recent article in battlefordsNOW highlights Aurora Renewables’ Bridging the Gap: Indigenous-led Clean Transportation for Saskatchewan’s North campaign, which is working to address misconceptions about electric vehicles in northern Saskatchewan while expanding access to charging infrastructure. Led by Aurora Renewables, a clean energy company majority owned by English River First Nation, the campaign combines public education, community engagement, and plans to install approximately 10 charging stations in northern communities this year. The article explores how EVs can perform in cold climates, the importance of improving rural and remote charging access, and the long-term cost savings that clean transportation can offer Saskatchewan drivers.

Read the full article to learn more about how this Indigenous-led initiative is helping build confidence in EV adoption across the North: 

Can EVs work in Saskatchewan’s North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes | battlefordsNOW