Environment

Fire crews getting handle on more wildfires; some evacuees returning home

Tuesday will represent another long day for fire crews in the northern regions of the province, but there is some encouraging news as the number of active wildfires has decreased by 27 in the last 24 ...

Jul 27, 2021

Grasshoppers thriving during dry Saskatchewan summer

As if Saskatchewan farmers didn't have enough to worry about this summer, what is being grown despite the heat is being eaten by grasshoppers. Dr. James Tansey, insect/ pest management specialist with...

Jul 26, 2021

Northern outfitter looks forward to welcoming back American clientele

On Monday, Canada was given word that fully vaccinated U.S. citizens can enter its borders on Aug. 9.For those like Wayne Galloway, a northern outfitter who depends exclusively on American clients, th...

Jul 21, 2021

Precipitation unlikely to provide relief during wildfires, heat wave

Saskatchewan residents hoping that nature can help alleviate wildfires ravaging the northern region of the province are unlikely to see that support come through.According to Environment Canada, tempe...

Jul 15, 2021

Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...

Jul 14, 2021

Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning

Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...

Jul 14, 2021

Province contributing to provincial park capital projects in central and north Sask.

The Saskatchewan government's recent $18.1 million funding commitment to provincial parks is coming to central and northern Saskatchewan.Around $7.7 million is being dedicated to these parks alone, th...

Jul 14, 2021

Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires

More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...

Jul 13, 2021

Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy

Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...

Jul 09, 2021

Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue

Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...

Jul 07, 2021