Environment

Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest

A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...

Feb 16, 2024

B.C. company acquiring majority interest in North Sask. uranium project

A clean-energy company based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the latest to jump on Saskatchewan's growing uranium market. Atco Mining is acquiring up to 75 per cent interest in Standard Uranium...

Feb 14, 2024

P.A. non-profit holding national essay contest on raw materials

A non-profit in Prince Albert is holding a national essay competition on the raw materials found in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI) i...

Feb 09, 2024

Over $14M raised through Lloydminster oil and gas leases during multiple public offerings

Millions of dollars have been raised through oil and gas leases and licenses approved in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held six public offerings between April 2023 and February ...

Feb 08, 2024

4 ways to avoid crashes this winter: SGI

It's no surprise that collisions in Saskatchewan increase in winter time. On Thursday, crown insurance company SGI hosted a media event centred around providing tips to avoid crashes.Tyler McMurchy wi...

Jan 21, 2024

Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club to host 2024 provincial festival

Get ready for some snow fun for the family! The Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club are gearing up to host the Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 23 and 24.This is the first time the Ba...

Jan 19, 2024

First Nations communities in P.A. area fear forest management plan will destroy treaty territory

Fearing the provincial government's forest management plan will have a big impact on their ability to hunt and gather medicines, members of several First Nations in the Prince Albert area have gone to...

Jan 13, 2024

Ice fishing underway in Battlefords-Meadow Lake areas

With the ice fishing season now underway in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas, people are reminded to take the normal precautions before heading out to be safe.Dennis Baldinus, owner of The Genera...

Jan 05, 2024

Sask. ski hills battle mother nature well into December

The mild weather seen throughout Saskatchewan this winter have been a welcome change for some, but for members of the skiing community it's been anything but.Even nearing Dec. 31, some ski hills in Sa...

Dec 29, 2023

Christmas weather outlook promising for Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

If hitting the highway is on your agenda this holiday season, you are in luck. Environment and Climate Change Canada reports weather conditions will remain mild and stable in the Battlefords and Meado...

Dec 21, 2023