Environment

Zebra mussels found in aquarium products sold in Sask.

The Saskatchewan government issued an alert Thursday about the presence of zebra mussels in aquarium products sold in the province.According to the government, zebra mussels - a prohibited aquatic inv...

Mar 11, 2021

Sask. bear population expected to rise in 2021, says conservation officer

Within the next few weeks, bears will be waking up from hibernation and will go looking for food.That's why a Prince Albert conservation officer is reminding cabin owners to be extra vigilant with res...

Mar 11, 2021

First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...

Mar 09, 2021

Ministry of Environment: warm weather means wandering wild animals

The Ministry of Environment is providing some tips on what to do if wild animals are spotted in an urban area.Some lynx sightings around Nipawin have been reported to the Conservation Officer Service ...

Mar 09, 2021

Written in the stars: Sask. man’s journey from Canora to Mars

As a kid, Tim Haltigin quickly became familiar with stars in the night sky.They illuminated the farm near Canora where he grew up. His curiosity was as constant as the constellations that kept him com...

Mar 08, 2021

Saskatchewan ice fishers to remove shelters by March deadlines

With the ice fishing season coming to an end, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents to remove their ice fishing shelters by their region's deadline.All ice fishing shelters south of Hi...

Mar 04, 2021

La Ronge council moving ahead with 20-year plan for parks and trails

A motion was carried at a regular council meeting Tuesday to award a contract to develop a La Ronge Parks Open Spaces and Trails 20-Year Master Plan.The contract valued at approximately $49,000 went t...

Feb 24, 2021

No details: Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

EDMONTON - Alberta says public consultations on coal mining will begin March 29 but there's no decision yet on how they will go ahead. "I have directed my department officials to bring forward a compr...

Feb 23, 2021

LLRIB responds to tree thinning concerns in Air Ronge

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) appears unwilling to intervene in a dispute between a band member and Air Ronge village council.About two weeks ago, Candace Caisse wrote a letter to the band aski...

Feb 23, 2021

Sask. residents witness fireball hurtle across the sky

Residents in central Saskatchewan witnessed something spectacular Monday morning.A bright ball of light hurtled across the morning sky and it didn't take long for social media to light up with people ...

Feb 22, 2021