Environment

SPSA provides update on English Creek fire at Fort a la Corne, now at 37,500 hectares

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided an update on the English Creek fire burning in the Fort la Corne forest.As of 10:45 a.m., on Monday, May 19, the fire was listed at 37,500 hec...

May 19, 2020

Battlefords mayors stress caution ahead of May long

Battlefords residents buzzing to get out of the house this long weekend are being cautioned by the mayors. Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford said he's excited for this weekend, which will see golfe...

May 15, 2020

NewsAlert: National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced that national parks will gradually reopen starting June, signalling the federal government's first halting steps to bringing Canada out o...

May 14, 2020

Province provides $10 million in funding for livestock producers

The provincial government will provide $10 million in funding to help livestock producers as they navigate market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The support will include $5 million for th...

May 14, 2020

Thousands of fish found dead at Humboldt Lake

Piles of dead fish were trucked away or buried on the shores of Humboldt Lake this week, after what the area's reeve is calling a bad winter kill.Posts on Facebook described thousands of fish being fo...

May 14, 2020

NewsAlert: National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1

OTTAWA - Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced that national parks will gradually reopen starting June, signalling the federal government's first halting steps to bringing Canada out o...

May 14, 2020

Mayor reminds residents to follow recycling rules

The City of North Battleford is urging residents carefully adhere to recycling guidelines.Mayor Ryan Bater said several audits have shown people continue to put items in the blue bins that aren't recy...

May 13, 2020

Chronic wasting disease an issue in many areas of Saskatchewan

Chronic wasting disease is present in 55 of Saskatchewan's 85 wildlife management zones.Chuck Lees, assistant executive director with fish, wildlife and lands branch with the ministry of environment s...

May 12, 2020

Slight changes for golfing, boating in Saskatchewan

Residents looking to enjoy outdoor pastimes this week will have a slight ease in restrictions for a few activities.Golf courses are set to open on Friday after originally having tee times separated by...

May 11, 2020

Baby birds outside the nest: Experts say it's OK to intervene

If you see a flightless baby outside its protective nest, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan (WRSOS) wants people to know they can help. "It's a myth - a bird can not smell you on the...