Tag Archives: Environment
"It's unprecedented": SaskPower reflects on impact, damage caused by wildfires to date
This year's wildfire season has been a long one and is still going on in lots of northern parts of the province.The effects and issues caused by the wildfires have been immeasurable, and according to ...
Aug 08, 2025
Prince Albert under rainfall and smoke warning; chuckwagons cancelled
UPDATE: The Exhibition Association has confirmed that the chuckwagon and chariot races will not happen on Friday due to the heavy rainfall. The beef and cattle shows will continue and they are attempt...
Aug 08, 2025
Heatwave leads to erratic wildfire behaviour as evacuations continue
Firefighters attempting to gain the upper hand in the dozens of wildfires burning across Northern Saskatchewan are getting no respite from Mother Nature over the long weekend. As the temperatures hit ...
Aug 01, 2025
SaskTel extends fees waiver for wildfire evacuees
SaskTel is extending its support for customers impacted by ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. These supports will now remain in place until August 15 for residents of communities that have be...
Jul 31, 2025
High temps with wind changes don’t bode well for fire situation
Even with the addition of hundreds of Type 3 firefighters from Canada's armed forces, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is on edge in the face of five days of 30-degree weather coming. SPSA Vice P...
Jul 30, 2025
WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site
Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site we...
Jul 29, 2025
AgriStability program enhanced to better support B.C. farmers who lose crops
The provincial and federal governments have made changes to the program that provides financial support to B.C. farmers experiencing unexpected losses. The AgriStability program has been enhanced for ...
Jul 29, 2025
Algae blooms, development concerns at Turtle Lake prompt call for input
A study into popular recreation spot Turtle Lake in west-central Saskatchewan is asking people who live at or use the lake to give their opinions on its future.The lake, located around 59 kilometres s...
Jul 27, 2025
Government of Saskatchewan investing in Regional Parks
Regional Parks across the province can now access funding to create new seasonal campsites, courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan.The provincial government was at McNab Regional Park in Watson, F...
Jul 27, 2025
NDP criticizes Sask. Party for wildfire response delay as 2,800 remain evacuated
More than 2,800 people remain out of their homes in northern Saskatchewan, and the NDP is blaming the provincial government for taking too long to call for federal help.At a press conference earlier t...
Jul 25, 2025
