Environment

Sask. changes wildlife regulations to help hunters with limited mobility

The Saskatchewan government has made changes to The Wildlife Regulations that will make it easier for people with limited mobility to use motorized wheelchairs and similar equipment for hunting.Last y...

Jun 07, 2021

Heat warnings expected in Saskatchewan

Northwest Saskatchewan is set for its first heat wave of 2021.For the next three days, daily temperatures will reach high's in the low to mid 30s, much warmer than the average for this time of the yea...

Jun 01, 2021

Saskatchewan extends big game draw after website crashes

A technical glitch has prompted the Saskatchewan government to extend the big game draw.In a media release Wednesday, the government said its website crashed Tuesday evening, affecting access to the S...

May 26, 2021

Meadow Lake fire ban continues for now

A fire ban will remain in place for the time being in both the City and Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake, despite the rainfall on Monday.Fire chief Neil Marsh said the decision was made out of cautio...

May 26, 2021

Rainfall improves dry conditions, fire bans lifting

The rainfall over the past weekend came at a critical time for Northwest Saskatchewan.Several communities saw more rainfall between Sunday and Monday that they see on average in the month of May. Nort...

May 25, 2021

Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining

EDMONTON - Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show major concerns about expanding the industry. Ninety per cent of the respondents say there are some areas of...

May 18, 2021

Go easy on the lawn this month, and the critters: NCC

The snow has melted, growing season is upon us, and that means it'll soon be time to mow the lawn, right? No. While our yards and green spaces have become important refuges during this pandemic, they'...

May 08, 2021

'Like a flash fire:' Rabbit owners warned about outbreak of deadly disease in Alberta

CALGARY - Janice Romick could see it coming. The rabbit breeder for 40 years in Cold Lake, Alta., says she saw the writing on the wall before a deadly rabbit virus appeared last month in the southern ...

May 05, 2021

SK 4 Dorintosh named worst road in Saskatchewan

The 2021 CAA's Worst Roads Saskatchewan campaign results were announced today, with Saskatchewan HWY 4 through Dorintosh at the number one spot.The campaign is designed to highlight roads in need of r...

Apr 28, 2021

Big game draw online applications open May 1

The Government of Saskatchewan has set an opening day for the province's big game draw applications to May 1. Hunters will be able to submit online applications until 11:59 p.m. on May 25.According to...

Apr 26, 2021