Environment

Thousand-year-old petroglyphs discovered at Wanuskewin

The actions of bison is being credited with a major archaeological find in Wanuskewin Heritage Park.On Friday, park founder Dr. Ernie Walker announced the discovery of four boulders with prehistoric c...

Nov 19, 2021

Weather wreaking havoc on roads in northeast Saskatchewan

The latest Saskatchewan Highway Hotline report suggests travel is not recommended on a few highways within the northeast region of the province.On Thursday morning, reduced visibility and icy or slipp...

Nov 11, 2021

PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle skies over Saskatchewan

The Thanksgiving long weekend ended in spectacular fashion for many in Saskatchewan as the Northern Lights illuminated the night skies.The phenomenon was captured across North America as strips of gre...

Oct 12, 2021

Sakitawak, Nature Canada collaborate on conservation campaign

The Sakitawak Indigenous Protected Conserved Area (IPCA) has announced a new partnership with Nature Canada that will see Indigenous-led conservation efforts be promoted for the N-14 Fur Block in Nort...

Oct 07, 2021

Poor air quality, dry conditions in Northwest region

After a summer filled with wildfires, western Saskatchewan still hasn't seen the last of those conditions.Air quality warnings are in place for much of the province, as wildfires from the Hudson Bay r...

Oct 05, 2021

Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan

Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...

Oct 04, 2021

Province earmarks specific wildlife management zones for Chronic Wasting Disease testing

The province is asking for help from Saskatchewan hunters to better understand the effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).The Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, m...

Sep 13, 2021

Province approves more timber allocations for northern mills

The Government of Saskatchewan continued with a string of announcements regarding timber allocations this week.The latest allotment supports the proposed expansion of the Dunkley Lumber sawmill in Car...

Sep 10, 2021

Timber allocations approved for restart of pulp mill in Prince Albert

Paper Excellence has secured the forest fibre needed for the 2023 restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill - a move that is expected to create 1,650 jobs.The province announced the timber allocations fo...

Sep 09, 2021

Meadow Lake Provincial Park receives higher attendance despite wildfires, COVID-19

In a summer filled with concerns surrounding COVID-19 and wildfires across the country, many people have found relief through engaging in activities like travelling and camping to make the most of the...

Aug 20, 2021