Tag Archives: Environment
Sask. outfitters lose millions in revenues due to wildfires
Wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan have cost outfitters more than $2 million so far in 2025. That's according to Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO) Acting-CEO Roy Anderson, who ...
Sep 03, 2025
SPSA: Summer may be ending, but wildfire season is not
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said wildfire season does not have a fixed or direct end. It is a fluid situation that can change suddenly due to shifting weather conditions, regardless o...
Sep 02, 2025
Scientists call for Sask. to reverse decision to extend coal-fired power plants
A group of atmospheric scientists say they're concerned about the Government of Saskatchewan's decision to extend the life of SaskPower's coal-fire power plants instead of abiding by federal regulatio...
Sep 02, 2025
Denare Beach wildfire victims struggle with mental health amid loss and government response
When Dustin Trumbley looks into the hole in the ground where his home used to sit in Denare Beach, he feels like throwing up. The stress of the impact caused by devastating wildfires in his community ...
Aug 22, 2025
BHP Jansen project delay might offer relief for communities
The delay of the BHP's Jansen potash mine project comes as a significant but not surprising development, according to business analyst, Paul Martin.Martin even said the delay could serve as good news ...
Aug 21, 2025
Prince Albert still managing to keep Dutch Elm Disease at bay
While other towns and cities in the area are removing a number of trees due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED), the City of Prince Albert has been able to keep the threat away so far. From last year's survey,...
Aug 21, 2025
PAGC says federal wildfire funding fails to meet urgent needs of First Nations
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on Ottawa to overhaul how wildfire funds are allocated, saying last week's announcement of $45.7 million to build and mobilize knowledge on wildfires ...
Aug 20, 2025
Wildfire worries diminishing in northern Saskatchewan
If Steve Roberts had to grade the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) wildfire response this year, he'd call it nothing short of excellent. Asked the question during a Wednesday wildfire briefi...
Aug 20, 2025
Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.
As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...
Aug 19, 2025
Provincial fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan after rainy week
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted its provincial fire ban.The ban, which covered all Crown lands north of the provincial forest boundary stretching north to the Churchill River, along w...
Aug 14, 2025
