Environment

Dry conditions prompt fire ban in R.M. of North Battleford No. 437

A fire ban is now in effect for the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 due to increasingly dry conditions.Fire Chief Aaron McNabb issued the ban Friday, saying no new burning permits will be granted unt...

May 02, 2025

Fire ban issued in RM of Battle River #438

A fire ban is now in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438.READ MORE - Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.READ MORE - Wildfire season is here ac...

May 01, 2025

Wildfire season is here according to PA Fire Department and SPSA

With the snow finally melting and spring officially arriving, wildfire season is underway in the province. The past week has seen large wildfires outside of town and smaller fires within city limits, ...

Apr 30, 2025

Big Game Draw opens May 1

Starting Thursday, Saskatchewan residents can apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw for limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province."The Big Game Draw is your oppo...

Apr 29, 2025

Medstead under total fire ban

Until further notice, a complete fire ban has been issued for both the Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 and the Village of Medstead. The ban was put in place earlier Monday by the fire chief and...

Apr 28, 2025

Meadow Lake volunteer recognized nationally for decades of community work

A Meadow Lake woman is being recognized as one of Ducks Unlimited Canada's (DUC) top volunteers in the country for 2025.With National Volunteer Week approaching from April 27 to May 3, DUC is recogniz...

Apr 25, 2025

Level 1 fire ban issued in R.M. of Frenchman Butte

A level one fire ban has been issued for the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte. Effective immediately, all open burning is banned except for fires with supervision such as campfires and barbecues ...

Apr 24, 2025

SHA warns residents that tick season is here

The warmer weather is a welcome sight, but there is an unwelcome aspect to spring. Tick checks have become the norm again after the snow melt. Saskatchewan Health Authority Medical Health Officer Dr. ...

Apr 24, 2025

New air tanker on the way as wildfire season begins

This year's wildfire season is expected to be fairly normal, said the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency in a news conference this morning, but the agency is prepared for the worst with the first of fo...

Apr 23, 2025

Happy Earth Day, Battlefords

At the picnic tables at the Historic Battlefords Lions Park, Leona Wuttunee sat watching her grandkids play on the grass. As she watched Blaze and Bam Moccasin, seven and five respectively, play she r...

Apr 22, 2025