Environment

‘It is scary’: Sask. environmentalists respond to EU climate report

Another report on the effects of climate change was released this week and people across the world, including Saskatchewan, are growing more concerned.The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Se...

Jan 12, 2022

New trespassing legislation raises questions

The new trespassing legislation that came into force on Jan. 1 in Saskatchewan has raised some concerns to those it impacts. The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property ...

Jan 10, 2022

Saskatchewan making progress on methane emissions

The Government of Saskatchewan says methane emissions at upstream oil facilities have dropped significantly from 2015 levels.In its inaugural Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations (OGEMR) Annua...

Dec 20, 2021

New trespassing laws in Saskatchewan to come into force Jan. 1

Saskatchewan's new trespassing laws are to take effect Jan. 1.The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property Consequential Amendments Act, 2019 will require people wishing ...

Dec 16, 2021

Thousand-year-old petroglyphs discovered at Wanuskewin

The actions of bison is being credited with a major archaeological find in Wanuskewin Heritage Park.On Friday, park founder Dr. Ernie Walker announced the discovery of four boulders with prehistoric c...

Nov 19, 2021

Weather wreaking havoc on roads in northeast Saskatchewan

The latest Saskatchewan Highway Hotline report suggests travel is not recommended on a few highways within the northeast region of the province.On Thursday morning, reduced visibility and icy or slipp...

Nov 11, 2021

Lac La Ronge drops one metre since height of 2020 flooding event

Lac La Ronge has dropped by one metre since reaching an almost record peak in 2020. Lac La Ronge is currently sitting at 364 metres above sea level, which is a one metre difference from its peak of 39...

Oct 28, 2021

PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle skies over Saskatchewan

The Thanksgiving long weekend ended in spectacular fashion for many in Saskatchewan as the Northern Lights illuminated the night skies.The phenomenon was captured across North America as strips of gre...

Oct 12, 2021

Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan

Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...

Oct 04, 2021

Improvements underway in La Ronge trail system

Trail maintenance and enhancement is currently underway in La Ronge by the Boreal Outdoor Recreation Association (BORA).It's part of an approximately $240,000 project paid for by the Town of La Ronge,...

Sep 14, 2021