Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Sask. mushroom expert discusses the dangers of mushroom foraging ahead of the season
As the season approaches to forage wild mushrooms, people in Saskatchewan may pick it up as a new hobby, but it's important to understand what you're looking for. "Learn the ones that will kill you fi...
9h ago Joel Thiessen will be at the Meadow Lake Library on Saturday at 2 pm to discuss mushroom foraging season. (Image Credit: ID 37385007 © Arne9001 | Dreamstime.com)
Families displaced after fast-moving grass fire hits Mistawasis Nêhiyawak
A wildfire that tore through a portion of Mistawasis Nhiyawak on Wednesday destroyed one home, displaced several families and forced evacuations as crews battled flames fueled by dry conditions and st...
11h ago A home was completely destroyed by a grass fire on Mistawasis Nêhiyawak (formerly Mistawasis First Nation) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Image Credit: Submitted/Lands Technician Kelsey Watson-Daniels)
Late spring conditions force reduced services at Waskesiu, provincial parks
Visitors heading to Prince Albert National Park for the May long weekend are being urged to plan ahead, as lingering snow, limited water service and dangerous ice conditions continue to affect parts o...
14h ago May long weekend will look a little different at parks across the province this year. The main beach at Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park is still surrounded by snow and water, while most of the lake remains frozen. (Image Credit: PANP Parks Canada/Facebook)
Saskatchewan’s Kris Knoblauch fired from head coaching role with NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly made a coaching change after the team's early exit from the Stanley Cup playoffs.According to TSN, Kris Knoblauch was fired on Thursday morning.Knoblauch, who hails...
16h ago A billboard outside of Imperial, Saskatchewan, featuring Kris Knoblauch. According to TSN, Knoblauch was relieved of his coaching duties with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Spring storm to bring high winds, rainfall to Saskatchewan on Thursday
The spring storm set to hit Saskatchewan is "just getting itself wound up," according to Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.A wind warning has been put in place by ...
17h ago “Really, really strong winds” will develop across much of the southern part of Saskatchewan, meteorologist Terri Lang said, along with wind gusts “in excess of 90 kilometres per hour.” (Image Credit: CJME)
‘I’m going to be a starter’: Riders first-round pick Malcolm Bell arrives at camp
Over the past month, Malcolm Bell has needed to have a suitcase nearby, with doors to opportunity opening left and right for the star defensive back.This week, he got the call to hop on a plane and jo...
17h ago Saskatchewan Roughriders first round pick Malcolm Bell made his training camp debut at Griffiths Stadium on May 13, 2026 after the defensive back officially inked his CFL contract. (Image Credit: CKOM)
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supp...
May 13, 2026 Chris Hopkins spoke at Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday afternoon and gave an update on the alumina project near Tisdale. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Ile-à-la Crosse nearly ready for 250th anniversary celebration
Organizers of the 250th anniversary celebration of Ile--la Crosse are asking those who are connected to the northern Mtis to come home. According to event coordinator Maureen Belanger, the itinerary f...
May 13, 2026 Ile-à-la Crosse was formally founded by the Hudson Bay Company in 1776. (Image Credit: ilex250.ca)
Lloydminster trafficking investigation reaches Taiwan as RCMP warm of rising sex-trade activity
Lloydminster RCMP say human trafficking investigations linked to the sex trade are happening in the city, with cases involving hotels, short-term rentals and online booking systems - and in one instan...
May 13, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
International shortage of helium could be opportunity for Sask. industry
When one thinks about drilling and mining in Saskatchewan, it's likely about uranium, potash or oil, but global shortages have recently put the spotlight on the province's helium industry.Saskatchewan...
May 13, 2026 The provincial government set a goal in 2021, of Saskatchewan supplying 10 per cent of the world’s helium by 2030, in 2026 it’s at about three per cent. (Image Credit: North American Helium/Facebook)