Environment

Winter come lately – snowfall warning for central, northeast Sask.

Winter may be late but it is reminding people in Central and Northeast Saskatchewan that it is a fickle master and will be dumping between 10 and 15 cms of snow before Friday morning. The alert covers...

Feb 29, 2024

Classic fun: Heritage Day at WDM offers good ol' wintertime play

Under sunny skies, visitors came out for a day of frivolity and fresh air just like in the days of old at the Western Development Museum's Heritage Day event. "We wanted to touch on all the cultures t...

Feb 24, 2024

Triceratops at BN Steel and Metals a destination

Driving past the BN Steel and Metals Inc. in North Battleford, one may notice that something seems out of place. A creature that lived during the Late Cretaceous period stands proudly with its three h...

Feb 22, 2024

Group looking to take legal action against Sask. Government over clearcutting in Boreal Forest

A group of concerned citizens plans to take the Saskatchewan Government to court over the clearcutting they're allowing in the Boreal Forest.Cathy Sproule, who's overseeing the legal action, told paNO...

Feb 16, 2024

B.C. company acquiring majority interest in North Sask. uranium project

A clean-energy company based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, is the latest to jump on Saskatchewan's growing uranium market. Atco Mining is acquiring up to 75 per cent interest in Standard Uranium...

Feb 14, 2024

P.A. non-profit holding national essay contest on raw materials

A non-profit in Prince Albert is holding a national essay competition on the raw materials found in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba. The Canadian Centre for Raw Materials Display Inc. (CaCeRMDI) i...

Feb 09, 2024

Over $14M raised through Lloydminster oil and gas leases during multiple public offerings

Millions of dollars have been raised through oil and gas leases and licenses approved in the Lloydminster area.The Government of Saskatchewan held six public offerings between April 2023 and February ...

Feb 08, 2024

City Archives Week display focuses on River Valley history

People will have an opportunity to learn about the history of the picturesque North Saskatchewan River Valley at the City of North Battleford's Archives Week display this year. The event is one of man...

Feb 05, 2024

4 ways to avoid crashes this winter: SGI

It's no surprise that collisions in Saskatchewan increase in winter time. On Thursday, crown insurance company SGI hosted a media event centred around providing tips to avoid crashes.Tyler McMurchy wi...

Jan 21, 2024

Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club to host 2024 provincial festival

Get ready for some snow fun for the family! The Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club are gearing up to host the Provincial Snowmobile Festival on February 23 and 24.This is the first time the Ba...

Jan 19, 2024