Environment

Sask. copper mine one of five major projects announced by Carney

A Saskatchewan copper mine project is getting a final push from the federal government.While in Edmonton, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced five projects on the federal government's fast-track list...

Sep 11, 2025

Rush Lake well failure probe expected to wrap up within three months

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources says the investigation into the uncontrolled well release at Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake II facility near Lloydminster is expected to be completed within...

Sep 08, 2025

What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada's fall foliage?

An Ontario biologist says drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brillia...

Sep 04, 2025

Sask. outfitters lose millions in revenues due to wildfires

Wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan have cost outfitters more than $2 million so far in 2025. That's according to Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO) Acting-CEO Roy Anderson, who ...

Sep 03, 2025

SPSA: Summer may be ending, but wildfire season is not

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said wildfire season does not have a fixed or direct end. It is a fluid situation that can change suddenly due to shifting weather conditions, regardless o...

Sep 02, 2025

Scientists call for Sask. to reverse decision to extend coal-fired power plants

A group of atmospheric scientists say they're concerned about the Government of Saskatchewan's decision to extend the life of SaskPower's coal-fire power plants instead of abiding by federal regulatio...

Sep 02, 2025

Denare Beach wildfire victims struggle with mental health amid loss and government response

When Dustin Trumbley looks into the hole in the ground where his home used to sit in Denare Beach, he feels like throwing up. The stress of the impact caused by devastating wildfires in his community ...

Aug 22, 2025

BHP Jansen project delay might offer relief for communities

The delay of the BHP's Jansen potash mine project comes as a significant but not surprising development, according to business analyst, Paul Martin.Martin even said the delay could serve as good news ...

Aug 21, 2025

PAGC says federal wildfire funding fails to meet urgent needs of First Nations

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on Ottawa to overhaul how wildfire funds are allocated, saying last week's announcement of $45.7 million to build and mobilize knowledge on wildfires ...

Aug 20, 2025

Wildfire worries diminishing in northern Saskatchewan

If Steve Roberts had to grade the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) wildfire response this year, he'd call it nothing short of excellent. Asked the question during a Wednesday wildfire briefi...

Aug 20, 2025