Tag Archives: Environment
Sask. Immigration minister to ask for two-year work permit extension
With a new federal cabinet announced and a new federal immigration minister getting settled in, Saskatchewan's immigration minister is looking to put together a deal.Tuesday morning, Lena Metlege Diab...
May 13, 2025
Uncontrolled release at oil well near Lloyd; residents frustrated with lack of communication
Cenovus is dealing with a well release at the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility, about 80 kilometers southeast of Lloydminster. In a statement emailed to battlefordsNOW, the energy company's media relation...
May 13, 2025
Poultry producers on alert after avian flu infects three Saskatchewan flocks
No commercial poultry farms in Saskatchewan have encountered avian flu yet, but recent cases in backyard flocks have prompted heightened awareness with producers who are ensuring they're up to date on...
May 07, 2025
Long term forecast not showing much relief for farmers and firefighters
The start of seeding has begun for farmers around the province while at the same time firefighters have been busy putting out wildfires in Saskatchewan, and it doesn't seem like there is going to be m...
May 06, 2025
Garden River Wildfire continues to grow
A raging wildfire continues to burn northeast of Prince Albert.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is providing ground crews, heavy equipment and air support. On Tuesday, Ryan Scragg, the Reeve for ...
May 06, 2025
Evacuations ordered as four homes burn in uncontained wildfire on James Smith Cree Nation
Four homes have been destroyed, and around a dozen others were evacuated as an out-of-control wildfire tore through James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), displacing roughly 30 people.The blaze, named 25PA-J...
May 04, 2025
Prescribed fire Wednesday in Waskeskiu
People in the vicinity of Waskesiu are being advised of a prescribed fire that will be lit on Wednesday, April 30. Parks Canada issued the alert the same morning, saying the fire will happen in the Wa...
Apr 30, 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
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
