Environment

List of losses due to wildfires in the north grows; more evacuations

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed Sunday evening that 23 camping units and one trapper's cabin have been lost to the Shoe Fire. There are approximately four cabins that have been ...

May 25, 2025

Northern wildfires force another campground evacuation northeast of Candle Lake

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed late Friday afternoon that people at Little Bear Lake Campground have been told to leave. It's located about 4 kilometres off of Hanson Lake Road...

May 23, 2025

Missinipe location of men's healing camp

Three dozen men and boys had a unique father-son experience this week in Missinipe (Otter Lake). The Men's Healing Wellness Camp was held May 20 to 23 and it was spearheaded by the Prince Albert India...

May 23, 2025

Evacuation order for East Trout Lake, dry conditions keep province at high alert for wildfires

With the weekend approaching, concerns for wildfires stay high in the province as the heat is expected to rise while the precipitation levels stay low. In the East Trout Lake resort area, about 165 ki...

May 22, 2025

Too cute to help? Conservation officers say leave baby wildlife alone

That baby deer lying quietly in the grass might seem lost, but according to Saskatchewan conservation officers, it's right where it's supposed to be-and no, they don't need a ride.As warmer weather dr...

May 21, 2025

La Ronge bird count shows fewer numbers, but more species

Data from the annual spring bird count in the La Ronge area has been compiled, and it shows a drop in the overall number of birds, but an increase in the amount of species. The bird count was held Apr...

May 20, 2025

Wildfire risk in northern Sask. remains extreme, little rain in forecast

Efforts to contain fires burning in the northern boreal forest continue and a pre-evacuation alert remains in effect for residents of Candle Lake.The Camp and Shoe fires are still the two wildfires re...

May 20, 2025

Risk to public 'extremely low' at site of Cenovus blowout

Air quality testing is in place, including fixed monitors and mobile monitoring, at the site of what Cenovus calls a 'well release' at its Rush Lake thermal facility in the R.M. of Paynton, about 80 k...

May 16, 2025

Lac La Ronge Provincial Park opens for the season

The Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (LLRPP) is now open for campers. Campgrounds officially opened on Thursday with about 30 reservations across the entire park. Manager Natasha Merriman explained that i...

May 16, 2025

Air quality warning issued for central Saskatchewan

Campfires are banned in certain parts of the province this weekend, but you may still smell like one thanks to wildfires burning in Central Saskatchewan.Environment and Climate Change Canada issued ai...

May 15, 2025