Tag Archives: Environment
'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations
A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...
Feb 07, 2025
Groundhog Day 2025: Willie and Sam at odds over spring’s arrival
Canada's famous prognosticating rodents were split over spring's arrival on Groundhog Day. Ontario's Wiarton Willie reportedly did not see his shadow on Sunday morning, which is good news for people t...
Feb 02, 2025
Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
La Ronge's Miriam Krner has been selected to read from her book Fox and Bear as part of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. "I was really excited when the Saskatchewan Literacy Network contacted me and le...
Jan 22, 2025
Oil and gas experts weigh in on Trump tariffs
Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we ...
Jan 22, 2025
Why school buses don't run in extreme cold
An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...
Jan 20, 2025
Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees
A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience of deal with wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles area. Sparked by dr...
Jan 09, 2025
Temps close in on –40 this evening
If you thought Thursday night was cold, Friday will be even colder with temperatures predicted to drop to -38 this evening. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the City of Prince...
Jan 03, 2025
Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline
The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...
Dec 22, 2024
SARCAN Recycling now accepting variety of plastics, glass and foam packaging
SARCAN Recycling is expanding the list of items it will accept at all 73 SARCAN depots across the province.The Saskatchewan-based recycling depot is now accepting flexible plastics like plastic bags, ...
Dec 08, 2024
Tons of upgrades and additions coming to Waskesiu
The Waskesiu Foundation has some ambitious plans moving forward towards the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2028. With current projects including upgrades to the recreati...
Dec 05, 2024
