Environment

First Nations communities in P.A. area fear forest management plan will destroy treaty territory

Fearing the provincial government's forest management plan will have a big impact on their ability to hunt and gather medicines, members of several First Nations in the Prince Albert area have gone to...

Jan 13, 2024

Ice fishing rentals now available in La Ronge

A La Ronge entrepreneur known for his expertise of the outdoors has launched an ice fishing rental company."Ice fishing is something that costs about $1,200 if you are looking to go out and do it comf...

Jan 08, 2024

Climate change could be avenue for adversaries to harm Canada, spy service warns

Canada's spy service warns that dramatic shifts caused by climate change and the ensuing fractious upheaval around the world could leave Canada vulnerable, imperilling its food and water supplies, ene...

Dec 16, 2023

Batoche home to first bison herd since 19th century

A bison herd has found a new home in Batoche. The animals are now under the supervision of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) after Parks Canada agreed to transfer them from Grasslands National Park....

Dec 08, 2023

P.A. National Park welcomes families for eighth annual Christmas Tree Harvest

Prince Albert National Park is inviting people to come out and participate in their eighth annual Christmas Tree Harvest from their Community Fuel Break. The event is put on every year during the Chri...

Dec 08, 2023

P.A. set to host week-long international raw materials conference

People from across the world interested in Canada's raw materials will be coming to Prince Albert.The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI), a non-profit stationed in Saskatchewan'...

Dec 06, 2023

Lack of snow in Sask. could be good for deer population

There's hope the little amount of snow across Saskatchewan will help increase the deer population.Over the last two winters, certain areas have seen numbers drop by over 25 per cent.Dale Barks, a wild...

Dec 05, 2023

Christmas tree farms see uptick in demand; recommend getting trees before Dec. 15

The majestic boughs of the Christmas trees gleam white with hoarfrost around Leonard Katerynych as he stands amid the sprawling Keatley Ridge Farms. His journey into the world of holiday cheer began l...

Dec 05, 2023

‘Incredibly concerning:’ Lack of snow leaves some Sask. farmers worried

While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...

Nov 30, 2023

Seasonal temperatures arrive, some snowfall in forecast

Many Central Saskatchewan residents have been enjoying the abnormally warm weather for this time of year but unfortunately, the cold weather is fast approaching. Communities have been experiencing abo...

Nov 22, 2023