Environment

Oil and gas experts weigh in on Trump tariffs

Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we ...

Jan 22, 2025

Why school buses don't run in extreme cold

An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...

Jan 20, 2025

Snowmobile sales hit new heights in Battlefords this winter

A Saskatchewan powersports dealership has seen a surge in snowmobile sales this winter, selling out nearly 87 per cent of its stock since the start of the season.Anthony Leece, the regional sales mana...

Jan 09, 2025

Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees

A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience of deal with wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles area. Sparked by dr...

Jan 09, 2025

Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline

The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...

Dec 22, 2024

Highway updates: Snowy conditions and reduced visibility across N.B. and M.L roads

With the show flurrying part of the Saskatchewan area, the latest Highway Hotline report said that the roads surrounding North Battleford and Meadow Lake are mostly covered in snow, and drivers will e...

Dec 19, 2024

Slick roads around the Battlefords and ML

Another update from the Highway Hotline warning residents of problematic areas around the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As of the latest update, roads around North Battleford are snow packed, partly co...

Dec 12, 2024

Ice, snow and reduced visibility impact N.B. and M.L. surrounding highways

Drivers and motorists planning to travel on the highway today are advised to exercise extra caution, as visibility is low, making it difficult to see the cars ahead.The latest report from Highway Hotl...

Dec 11, 2024

Drivers beware: dangerous road conditions in N. Battleford and ML

Drivers are reminded to check the road conditions before heading out as the Highway Hotline has issued an update for the North Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas. Travel is not recommended around Eston...

Dec 09, 2024

SARCAN Recycling now accepting variety of plastics, glass and foam packaging

SARCAN Recycling is expanding the list of items it will accept at all 73 SARCAN depots across the province.The Saskatchewan-based recycling depot is now accepting flexible plastics like plastic bags, ...

Dec 08, 2024