Air Quality and Health
Experts weigh in on effects from extended wildfire smoke inhalation
The active wildfires are burning an estimated 627,729 hectares of land in the province, which is about 9.6 percent of Saskatchewan's entire landmass. Residents in many areas have been dealing with widespread smoke for weeks already and summer hasn't even started. That prolonged exposure could lead to long-term effects ...
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Measles immunization changes for babies in high-risk exposure areas
Over the last several months, Saskatchewan has seen a rising number of measles cases. Children in areas with a higher chance of exposure are now eligible for the vaccine at a younger age.The Government of Saskatchewan is making the measles vaccine available to infants six months to 11 months who "live in, are trav...
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'Hard work does pay off': North Battleford student wins first-ever Sask. Junior Citizen of the Year STEM award
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'Hard work does pay off': North Battleford student wins first-ever Sask. Junior Citizen of the Year STEM award
When Anna Currie found out she was the first-ever recipient of Saskatchewan's Junior Citizen STEM Award, she was at a loss for words."I am beyond thankful and grateful. I never, ever would have imagined something like this to happen to me," she told battlefordsNOW. "No words can emphasize my gratitude to...
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La Ronge evacuated: Stories from Saskatchewan's burning north
As the sun dipped below the treeline on Sunday evening, a slow-moving convoy snaked its way south from La Ronge, headlights piercing the thick, acrid smoke.It was a mass exodus driven by desperation - a wildfire known as the Pisew fire had breached the town's airport, forcing thousands to evacuate with only hours' noti...
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Backcountry closures
Closures expanded in Prince Albert National Park due to fire risk
Windy, warm, and dry conditions has led to extreme fire danger in Prince Albert National Park, and for that reason several backcountry areas are closed. To reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire, the park expanded its existing closure implemented on May 28 to include all lakes, excluding Waskesiu Lake, Kingsmere Road...
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Wildfire claims water bomber pilot's home for second time
A water bomber pilot from La Ronge has lost his house for a second time due to wildfires. "We built that home in 2000 [in Eagle Point] after the house burnt there in 1999," Norman Thomson's wife, Denise, told larongeNOW on Tuesday. "You hear a lot about fires and how quickly things can change and we do l...
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Canada
Ottawa amps up criticism of Israel over 'appalling conditions' in Gaza
OTTAWA - Ottawa has issued a stronger condemnation of Israel's restrictions on food aid in Gaza as the country's ambassador continues to reject claims that Israel is violating humanitarian law. The fresh criticism came Tuesday night in a post on X by G...
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BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sour...
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Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch
EDMONTON - If history repeats itself, Edmonton's mayor may soon declare an official Florida Panthers Day in Alberta's capital city. Last year's bet between Amarjeet Sohi and Mike Ryan, the mayor of Sunrise, Fla., where the Panthers play, saw salt rubbe...
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Justice minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser says there will still be mechanisms allowing people to make asylum claims after being in the country for more than a year if the government's border bill passes. Critics and advocacy groups say the wide-ranging bor...
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Fraser apologizes, says comments on Indigenous consultation eroded trust
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects. Fraser said Tuesday that the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples requires c...
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Steel group calls for government to step in to protect industry as U.S. tariffs jump
TORONTO - Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from the steeply increased tariffs imposed Wednesday by the U.S., said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Associat...
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