Environment

New trial begins April 14 in Meadow Lake to determine Métis hunting rights

"Where are the Mtis allowed to be Mtis?" That question is the crux of an upcoming trial that is scheduled to begin at the Meadow Lake Provincial Court next Monday. "Where are they allowed to be themse...

Apr 09, 2025

Montreal River much lower than normal

The water level on the Montreal River between Bigstone Lake and Lac La Ronge is much lower than usual. "It is quite low. It's not unusual. Sometimes it is very low like it is now and sometimes it is q...

Apr 09, 2025

From Unity to Namibia: Small-town archer set to represent Canada at AGA World Tournament

In the quiet prairie town of Unity, a young athlete is preparing for an extraordinary journey.Sebastian Lauinger, a student at Unity Composite High School, is heading to Walvis Bay, Namibia, to repres...

Apr 07, 2025

Anticipated spring runoff 'below normal' in northern Sask.

Expected runoff in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be below normal due to dry fall conditions and a below normal snowpack to date.The Water Security Agency (WSA) updated its spring runoff forecas...

Apr 03, 2025

'Love letter to the land': Muirhead publishes children's book

A passion project which began almost 12 years ago has cumulated in the publishing of a illustrated book called Along the Forest Path by Larissa Muirhead. "It's a children's book written about the plan...

Mar 31, 2025

Provincial park bookings start next week, sites added

This year's camping season is getting started with the addition of new seasonal sites and Candle Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Park. The province announced new sites have been added to Buffalo Pound...

Mar 31, 2025

Mountie talks about gang issues in Saskatchewan

Gangs in Saskatchewan are moving beyond major cities and into smaller communities, using social media and music to recruit young people. Women in gangs are also playing increasingly violent roles, Cpl...

Mar 27, 2025

Elm pruning ban starts April 1

The annual provincial elm tree pruning ban is around the corner. The ban runs from Apr. 1 to Aug. 31 each year to help stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a fatal tree disease caused by a fung...

Mar 22, 2025

Four feral pigs reported near Prince Albert

The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is investigating a report of four feral pigs, also known as wild boars, just north of the City of Prince Albert. Feral pigs are an invasive species that the...

Mar 10, 2025

Northern Chief concerned about wild pig discovery in Northern Sask.

The Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is concerned about a wild pig recently being discovered in traditional territory. Last weekend, a land user near Weyakwin shot and killed a wild pig w...

Mar 08, 2025