Environment

Montreal River at lowest level since 1960s, water level on Lac La Ronge dropping

The water level on Lac La Ronge has been steadily declining since reaching a peak about one month ago. That's according to data from the Water Security Agency (WSA), which shows a peak of 364.23 meter...

Jul 24, 2025

Prince Albert and Saskatoon experiencing smokiest summer to date; Regina and La Ronge close behind

Saskatchewan is experiencing one of its smokiest wildfire seasons in recorded history, with cities like Prince Albert and Saskatoon already surpassing previous records for wildfire smoke exposure by m...

Jul 24, 2025

Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday.In Clearwater, Flori...

Jul 24, 2025

Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke

Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in are...

Jul 22, 2025

Air Quality Health Index explained as more wildfire smoke blankets Sask.

Warnings about wildfire smoke have many people turning to the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) for updates on local air conditions. But what exactly does the AQHI measure, and how does it connect to th...

Jul 21, 2025

Jansen potash mine delayed, BHP cites rising costs

Less than a year after reporting that construction was ahead of schedule, BHP now says its Jansen potash project near Humboldt will face major delay and a significant cost increase.According to BHP's ...

Jul 18, 2025

First Nations leaders call Bill C-5 ‘colonization in 2025’ following meeting with PM

Some First Nations leaders walked out of a meeting today with the prime minister regarding the Liberal's major projects law, saying it undermines treaty rights and Indigenous sovereignty. Mark Carney ...

Jul 17, 2025

Cenovus making progress as vapour cloud diminishes from Rush Lake 2 well release

A large vapour cloud that has been billowing from Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake 2 facility for over two months appears to have dissipated, offering the first glimmer of progress since the uncontrolled re...

Jul 17, 2025

‘Prime time’: Sask. ag specialist breaks down the good and the bad of summer algae blooms

As temperatures climb and water sources across Saskatchewan warm up, conditions are ripe for algae to flourish - both the helpful kind and the potentially deadly."Prime time for some of these more dan...

Jul 17, 2025

Supportive space for residents of Denare Beach opens; 48 active wildfires burning in Sask.

A Community Resilience Centre has opened in Denare Beach to support residents who have experienced devastating losses due to the Wolf wildfire. The centre, located in the Denareplex, will be operation...

Jul 17, 2025