Environment

A look into the Saskatchewan fur trade

For the past few years, fur trappers have been seeing prices going down and less demand for the pelts they trap. Those prices have started to level out in some areas, but trappers are still having tro...

Aug 09, 2024

‘Extra hoops’: Parks Canada’s building rules could delay Jasper rebuild

Residents of Jasper, Alta., who lost their homes in last month's wildfire face unique rebuilding challenges tied to leasing provisions nearly as old as Canada, followed modern rules dictating what the...

Aug 09, 2024

Province supports Montreal Lake Cree Nation in establishing Molanosa as reserve land

The Government of Saskatchewan has declared support for the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) regarding their request to add Molanosa as part of their reserve land.Molanosa is located within their trad...

Aug 06, 2024

Onion Lake hosts Search and Rescue training weekend

Training is key when it comes to delivering life-saving services and that's exactly what Saskatchewan's Search and Rescue groups were doing in the FireSong Resort Village on Fowler Lake this weekend. ...

Aug 06, 2024

Nature non-profit wants Canadians to grab cameras and get outside this weekend

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging Canadians to get outside and snap a photo or take footage of the nature around them.The group's Big Backyard BioBlitz, which began Thursday and runs thr...

Aug 04, 2024

Big Game Draw, hunting licences now available in Saskatchewan

Hunting season is almost upon us.The Saskatchewan Big Game Draw and regular hunting licences are available to purchase starting Thursday. Quota-limited licences for antlerless mule deer will be availa...

Aug 01, 2024

Rainy weekend weather provides assistance to fire crews in the North

According to the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are 85 active wildfires in the province and 11 are listed as not contained. One of those fires, dubbed the Flanagan Fir...

Jul 30, 2024

Provincial fire ban lifted

There's some good news being offered to people heading out this weekend to the province's lakes and campgrounds.Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) ...

Jul 26, 2024

Carrière proud of positive story she brought to TV show 'Alone'

Extreme loneliness took Michela Carrire by surprise while competing in the hit TV show Alone.It was one of several reasons that led to her downfall and elimination from the History Channel reality sho...

Jul 23, 2024

'This has to stop': Village mayor claims foxes have been habituated

Air Ronge Mayor Julie Baschuk is blaming local community members for a family of foxes that have taken up residence in the village. She took to social media earlier this week, claiming the foxes have ...

Jul 19, 2024