Environment

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

Sudden cold front sweeps Saskatchewan

Almost all summer long, the entire province of Saskatchewan has seen hotter and drier weather than usual. This week and for the foreseeable future, however, the temperature has dropped seemingly out o...

Aug 20, 2021

"Desperate" wasps becoming more common throughout Saskatchewan

Dry conditions across Saskatchewan have helped keep the mosquito population down, but when it comes to insects, there has been a trade-off. Wasps are emerging earlier than usual this year, and they're...

Aug 18, 2021

BHP investment cements the future of Jansen mine, local growth

BHP announced further investment into the Jansen Potash Mine project with a total $12 billion expected to be spent on the new mine.To date, $5 billion has been spent on construction of the mine locate...

Aug 17, 2021