Environment

New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations

A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...

Feb 10, 2022

Saskatchewan, Alberta partner to battle chronic wasting disease

The Alberta Conservation Association and the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta are injecting nearly $1.3 million towards the research and development of a vaccine for chronic wasting disease (CW...

Jan 24, 2022

Reservation schedule set for Sask Parks, new features ahead

Camping season is just a few months away in Saskatchewan and planning can soon begin.The province announced Wednesday that reservations at Saskatchewan's provincial parks are set to begin in April, wi...

Jan 19, 2022

‘It is scary’: Sask. environmentalists respond to EU climate report

Another report on the effects of climate change was released this week and people across the world, including Saskatchewan, are growing more concerned.The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Se...

Jan 12, 2022

New trespassing legislation raises questions

The new trespassing legislation that came into force on Jan. 1 in Saskatchewan has raised some concerns to those it impacts. The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property ...

Jan 10, 2022

Ice fishing season underway in northwest region

Many ice fishing enthusiasts in the northwest region of the province are out getting back into the sport again this year.The ice fishing season usually runs from around mid-December through to the end...

Jan 06, 2022

Dedicated Turtleford group takes part in Christmas Bird Count

A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year.Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but said he would have lik...

Dec 30, 2021

Snow and chilly temperatures expected for Christmas in P.A. and surrounding areas

It's going to be quite a chilly Christmas for those in Prince Albert and surrounding areas.According to Environment Canada, the temperature is expected to hit a high of -25 C for the upcoming holiday ...

Dec 20, 2021

Saskatchewan making progress on methane emissions

The Government of Saskatchewan says methane emissions at upstream oil facilities have dropped significantly from 2015 levels.In its inaugural Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations (OGEMR) Annua...

Dec 20, 2021

New trespassing laws in Saskatchewan to come into force Jan. 1

Saskatchewan's new trespassing laws are to take effect Jan. 1.The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property Consequential Amendments Act, 2019 will require people wishing ...

Dec 16, 2021