Environment

Flooding on Lac La Ronge not expected this summer as dam work continues

The large volume of snow that fell in the Lac La Ronge region isn't expected to lead to flooding as it did in the summer of 2020. That's according to information provided to La Ronge council by the Wa...

Apr 25, 2022

Métis Nation looks to re-vamp constitution

A series of public consultations have kicked off as the Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) works to re-vamp its constitution. Changing the document was part of an agreement struck with the federal gove...

Apr 21, 2022

Strain of bird flu found in Saskatchewan

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Saskatchewan, prompting a warning to poultry producers in the province.The Ministry of Agriculture said Friday that producers wi...

Apr 08, 2022

Province calls for removal of ice fishing shelters by months end

The Province of Saskatchewan is advising anglers that all ice fishing shelters will need to be removed by the end of March.With ice fishing season winding down, the province says anglers should plan t...

Mar 05, 2022

MLA wants province to work with rural residents, farmers when fires threaten

With the very real threat of the Cloverdale forest fire that burned 5,583 hectares of land near Prince Albert a not-too-distant memory, one MLA is hoping the province will find a new way to work with ...

Feb 24, 2022

New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations

A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...

Feb 10, 2022

Provincial park launches survey about Nut Point winter trail usage

Users of the winter trails at Nut Point Campground have until the end of March to complete an online survey. Administration with the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park launched the survey in January to gath...

Feb 10, 2022

Saskatchewan, Alberta partner to battle chronic wasting disease

The Alberta Conservation Association and the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta are injecting nearly $1.3 million towards the research and development of a vaccine for chronic wasting disease (CW...

Jan 24, 2022

Reservation schedule set for Sask Parks, new features ahead

Camping season is just a few months away in Saskatchewan and planning can soon begin.The province announced Wednesday that reservations at Saskatchewan's provincial parks are set to begin in April, wi...

Jan 19, 2022

Annual bird count records 16 species in three-week period

La Ronge continues to be a well-suited environment for a variety of species of birds. That's according to winter bird count coordinator John Schisler, who said the count period lasted from Dec. 14 to ...

Jan 13, 2022