Environment

Death of mother grizzly a 'big loss' for bear population in Banff park: experts

Wildlife experts say the death of a mother grizzly bear and her two cubs - including a rare, blond-headed grizzly - in Banff National Park is a major loss to the population.Parks Canada has said that ...

Sep 16, 2020

Ministry of Environment asking hunters to submit heads of animals for Chronic Wasting Disease testing

As part of the Government of Saskatchewan's Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Surveillance Program, the Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to bring in heads of moose, deer and elk from hunting seas...

Sep 09, 2020

Sask. man charged after cougar harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A Prince Albert man is facing two charges after a cougar was allegedly harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park.Parks Canada says in a statement that its wardens received ...

Sep 09, 2020

Autumn signals early start as weather begins to cool

It may not be officially fall for another couple of weeks, but as is often the case, it looks this year like Mother Nature may be on her own schedule. Residents across the region, awoke to a shudder o...

Sep 08, 2020

Sask. wildfire season only a third of five-year average

A mix of cool weather, precipitation and coronavirus restrictions have resulted in only a third of the wildfires that occur on average in Saskatchewan. That's according to Executive Director of Wildfi...

Aug 31, 2020

It’s not just your imagination; the wasps are plenty and aggressive this year

If you've been spending time relaxing in your backyard this summer, you've likely been having to do plenty of swatting as wasps try to get at your drinks and food.Shawn Sherwood, the general manager o...

Aug 28, 2020

Hunters asked to be fire aware this fall

After a rainy start to the year across the province, things have dried out over the last month which has created an elevated wildfire risk as hunting season arrives.As hunters head out on the land, th...

Aug 27, 2020

Conservation inspector weighs in on what to do when encountering an aggressive bear

The tragic death of a 44-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan last week has brought attention to just how dangerous bears can be.Stephanie Blais was attacked and killed by a black bear on Thursday ...

Aug 25, 2020

‘This isn’t normal’: Lumber prices higher than ever

The price of lumber is the highest it's ever been.That's according to Rick Casavant, president of Warman Homes. Lumber prices have gone up 104 per cent in Canada, forcing lumber and wood panel product...

Aug 24, 2020

Lac La Ronge water level expected to peak Friday

The water level on Lac La Ronge is expected to reach its peak on or near Aug. 21.That's according to the Water Security Agency (WSA), which states while surface water inflows are declining, levels on ...

Aug 18, 2020