Environment

Province contributing to provincial park capital projects in central and north Sask.

The Saskatchewan government's recent $18.1 million funding commitment to provincial parks is coming to central and northern Saskatchewan.Around $7.7 million is being dedicated to these parks alone, th...

Jul 14, 2021

Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires

More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...

Jul 13, 2021

Heat continues, fire bans remain

After a historically hot week during July long, Saskatchewan residents can expect temperatures to remain high, just not as extreme as a week ago.The Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas are both hovering...

Jul 10, 2021

Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy

Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...

Jul 09, 2021

Meadow Lake, provincial parks open up free fishing July 10-11

The Government of Saskatchewan announced the province-wide free fishing weekend will take place on July 10-11. During this event, residents will have the opportunity to try fishing on any public water...

Jul 08, 2021

Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue

Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...

Jul 07, 2021

James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings

Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree ...

Mat Barrett Jul 06, 2021

James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings

Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree ...

National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day – d1396 Jul 06, 2021

Meadow Lake, Flying Dust First Nation shatter heat records throughout infamous heatwave

The notorious heat wave taking over many areas across the country hasn't been cutting any communities any slack and the Meadow Lake and Flying Dust First Nation communities are no an exception. Over t...

Jul 02, 2021

Evacuation ordered due to forest fire burning near Cigar Lake mine

Cameco has ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan.A press release from the company issued Thursday morning said the action is b...

Jul 01, 2021