Environment

La Ronge bird count shows fewer numbers, but more species

Data from the annual spring bird count in the La Ronge area has been compiled, and it shows a drop in the overall number of birds, but an increase in the amount of species. The bird count was held Apr...

May 20, 2025

Wildfire risk in northern Sask. remains extreme, little rain in forecast

Efforts to contain fires burning in the northern boreal forest continue and a pre-evacuation alert remains in effect for residents of Candle Lake.The Camp and Shoe fires are still the two wildfires re...

May 20, 2025

Risk to public 'extremely low' at site of Cenovus blowout

Air quality testing is in place, including fixed monitors and mobile monitoring, at the site of what Cenovus calls a 'well release' at its Rush Lake thermal facility in the R.M. of Paynton, about 80 k...

May 16, 2025

Air quality warning issued for central Saskatchewan

Campfires are banned in certain parts of the province this weekend, but you may still smell like one thanks to wildfires burning in Central Saskatchewan.Environment and Climate Change Canada issued ai...

May 15, 2025

SPSA wildfire update: residents near Candle Lake, Meath Park on high alert

A pre-alert for possible evacuation has been issued by Candle Lake Emergency Services as a result of the 'Camp' and 'Shoe' fires currently burning to the east of the resort village. In a public notice...

May 15, 2025

Ministry of Environment looking to protect Saskatchewan waters from invasive species

For many in Saskatchewan, the May Long weekend is the official kickoff to summer in the province, and that often means heading out to the lake either camping or hitting the water. That also brings the...

May 15, 2025

Anthrax confirmed in cattle in R.M. of Paynton

The province is urging producers to remain vigilant after anthrax was confirmed in cattle in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Paynton No. 470, located about 64 kilometres northwest of North Battleford...

May 14, 2025

Sask. Immigration minister to ask for two-year work permit extension

With a new federal cabinet announced and a new federal immigration minister getting settled in, Saskatchewan's immigration minister is looking to put together a deal.Tuesday morning, Lena Metlege Diab...

May 13, 2025

Uncontrolled release at oil well near Lloyd; residents frustrated with lack of communication

Cenovus is dealing with a well release at the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility, about 80 kilometers southeast of Lloydminster. In a statement emailed to battlefordsNOW, the energy company's media relation...

May 13, 2025

Fire ban issued in RM of Battle River #438

A fire ban is now in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438.READ MORE - Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.READ MORE - Wildfire season is here ac...

May 07, 2025