Environment

Lac La Ronge expected to drop by six inches in coming months

Lac La Ronge is expected to fall only 0.15 metres between now and winter freeze up.That's according to Water Security Agency spokesperson Patrick Boyle, who said the record-breaking year was largely d...

Sep 02, 2020

Sask. wildfire season only a third of five-year average

A mix of cool weather, precipitation and coronavirus restrictions have resulted in only a third of the wildfires that occur on average in Saskatchewan. That's according to Executive Director of Wildfi...

Aug 31, 2020

It’s not just your imagination; the wasps are plenty and aggressive this year

If you've been spending time relaxing in your backyard this summer, you've likely been having to do plenty of swatting as wasps try to get at your drinks and food.Shawn Sherwood, the general manager o...

Aug 28, 2020

Hunters asked to be fire aware this fall

After a rainy start to the year across the province, things have dried out over the last month which has created an elevated wildfire risk as hunting season arrives.As hunters head out on the land, th...

Aug 27, 2020

LLRIB councillor upset with work stop order at culture camp

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Gerald McKenzie is not happy with a work stop order he received from the provincial government. On Tuesday, staff with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport showed up...

Aug 26, 2020

Conservation inspector weighs in on what to do when encountering an aggressive bear

The tragic death of a 44-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan last week has brought attention to just how dangerous bears can be.Stephanie Blais was attacked and killed by a black bear on Thursday ...

Aug 25, 2020

‘This isn’t normal’: Lumber prices higher than ever

The price of lumber is the highest it's ever been.That's according to Rick Casavant, president of Warman Homes. Lumber prices have gone up 104 per cent in Canada, forcing lumber and wood panel product...

Aug 24, 2020

Lac La Ronge water levels expected to begin falling this weekend

The water level on Lac La Ronge is expected to reach its yearly peak tomorrow. That's according to the Water Security Agency (WSA), which stated in a news release the projected peak will be at 364.96 ...

Aug 21, 2020

Lac La Ronge water level expected to peak Friday

The water level on Lac La Ronge is expected to reach its peak on or near Aug. 21.That's according to the Water Security Agency (WSA), which states while surface water inflows are declining, levels on ...

Aug 18, 2020

Northern water level update for Friday, August 7

The Water Security Agency has released its latest update on water levels as the extremely wet spring and summer continues. It appears most areas have reached or are very close to their peak but more r...

Aug 07, 2020