Tag Archives: Environment
River will peak by Friday: Water Security Agency
Right now, the North Saskatchewan River is full of sticks and debris picked up by high water levels, but it is not expected to last much longer. Sean Osmar with the Water Security Agency said that wat...
Jun 23, 2022
'Baby bison is history being made' says head of Wanuskewin Park
The head of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and member of Red Earth Cree Nation shared the news of six new bison calves born at the park near Saskatoon.Darlen Brander said that welcoming the new addition...
Jun 23, 2022
Mosquito population soon to rise in wetter weather
People might be slapping at their arms and legs a little more often recently, as mosquitoes are becoming more common in the Prince Albert area. And those numbers are only going to grow over the next f...
Jun 21, 2022
Water levels on the North Sask. headed up
Prince Albert residents can expect to see a rise this week in the North Saskatchewan River.It's because of last week's significant rainfall event in Alberta. Patrick Boyle, a spokesperson for the Wate...
Jun 20, 2022
Tobin Lake hosts youth fishing tournament
Saturday was a good day to be on the water as 26 teams left the dock at Tobin Lake to see who could catch the most fish in the annual youth fishing derby. It was calm and not too sunny, said Lana Irvi...
Jun 13, 2022
Wildfire forces full evacuation of Stanley Mission
The entire community of Stanley Mission is being evacuated due to a nearby wildfire.The order was given late Thursday night after the fire crossed Highway 915, forcing the only road in and out of the ...
Jun 10, 2022
Cumberland House to celebrate Delta Day
With fried fish and bannock on the menu, it's hard to go wrong with any event.Add saving the Saskatchewan River Delta and it just gets better. Cumberland House will celebrate a year of effort in savin...
Jun 09, 2022
Waskesiu photographer has close encounter of the bear kind
As a wildland firefighter and wildlife photographer, Curtis Matwishyn has met about 100 bears in the forest but none were as close an encounter as he had recently. Matwishyn was out for a drive near W...
Jun 07, 2022
McCafe fire remains imminent threat to Stanley Mission, residents on potential evacuation alert
The McCafe fire burning near Stanley Mission remains uncontained and residents have been given notice to pack clothing in the event of an evacuation. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief...
Jun 06, 2022
Province dedicates $400,000 to forest resource inventory
The largest sector of industry in northern Saskatchewan is getting a shot in the arm. The provincial government has announced an additional $400,000 from the 2022-23 provincial budget to be put toward...
Jun 02, 2022
