Environment

Opposition to peat moss mining gaining steam in tri-communities

Hundreds of people have joined a Facebook group called For Peat's Sake, which was launched by a group of tri-community residents opposed to plans for peat moss harvesting south of Air Ronge. "This gro...

Oct 06, 2020

Pair of moose make their way around Melfort, safely herded out of the city

A bull and cow moose sighting in Melfort has been confirmed by the Ministry of Environment.A large number of reports of the two moose started coming in on Wednesday, according to Inspector Steve Dobko...

Sep 24, 2020

Churchill receives grant to build hydroponics system

A $2,000 community grant has been awarded to Churchill Community High School to build a hydroponics system to grow plants.The grant was awarded by Earth's Own inaugural Plant Project designed to fund ...

Sep 22, 2020

Death of mother grizzly a 'big loss' for bear population in Banff park: experts

Wildlife experts say the death of a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs - including a rare, blond-headed grizzly - in Banff National Park is a major loss to the population.Parks Canada has said that ...

Sep 16, 2020

Peat moss harvesting near La Ronge could start in 2022

If all goes as planned, Lambert Peat Moss Inc. will begin developing land 15 kilometres south of Air Ronge in 2021 with harvesting activities starting in 2022. "When the project is up and running, its...

Sep 15, 2020

Major LLRPP campgrounds closed for remainder of 2020

Employees of the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (LLRIB) are in the midst of closing down the three major campgrounds in the region.Nut Point, Nemeiben Lake and Wadin Bay Campgrounds all closed at the en...

Sep 14, 2020

Ministry of Environment asking hunters to submit heads of animals for Chronic Wasting Disease testing

As part of the Government of Saskatchewan's Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance Program, the Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to bring in heads of moose, deer and elk from hunting seas...

Sep 09, 2020

Sask. man charged after cougar harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A Prince Albert man is facing two charges after a cougar was allegedly harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park.Parks Canada says in a statement that its wardens received ...

Sep 09, 2020

More northern rain but peak flows not expected to change

The province says while the latest rainfall in the north over the weekend has slowed the rate of water recessions, it has not, nor is it expected to, result in higher peak flows or levels.Northern Sas...

Sep 08, 2020

Residents receive letter about Lambert peat moss project near La Ronge

Lambert Peat Moss Inc. has sent a letter to residents of the tri-communities outlining plans for extraction. The letter shows four sections of land where Lambert is proposing to harvest peat for the p...

Sep 04, 2020