For Ira Horse, caring for the environment is more than a personal value - it is a responsibility she believes communities should actively uphold."I'm forever hearing at powwows and round dances that we need to respect Mother Earth. Then, after it's all over, there is nothing but garbage all over," said the pr...

The province is sitting in a much better position than it was over the weekend when it comes to wildfires.At a media briefing Monday morning, executive director of land operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Bryan Chartrand and Premier Scott Moe said huge efforts by local governance organizations, ...

A suspect connected to an active shooter incident that left one person dead and another injured in Pelican Narrows has been apprehended by police.Shortly after 8 p.m., RCMP confirmed he was taken into custody. As a result, the civil emergency alert issued earlier in the day was cancelled. Shortly before 2 p.m., police ...

A new Saskatchewan law that allows the government and individuals harmed by illicit drug activity to recover costs from those involved in the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of highly addictive drugs is now in force. The Response to Illicit Drugs Act took effect June 1. Justice Minister and Attorney Gen...

Nearly one year after the Wolf Fire destroyed more than 200 homes and structures around Denare Beach, many families are still waiting to come home.While cleanup has been completed and new houses are beginning to arrive, the recovery has proven far slower than many expected. Insurance delays, contractor shortages and re...

The Lobstick Fire in the RM of Shellbrook isn't under control yet, but as things seemingly start move in the right direction Premier Scott Moe shared the next steps for his hometown and riding.Following a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) briefing Sunday morning which he attended, Moe spoke with CKOM News in the...

Premier Scott Moe is assembling a team to help inform him as the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) review will begin on July 1.The Premier's Advisory Council on CUSMA has already hosted a session working with anyone in Saskatchewan who has a stake in the agreement, or significant exports to the U.S.The nego...

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and more than 1,300 residents are under evacuation orders and alerts, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province is focused and ready for what has quickly become an active fire season.Michael Weger, wh...

No homes or significant infrastructure has been lost to the Lobstick wildfire, despite unpredictable conditions for firefighters and the growth of the blaze to 19,000 hectares. The wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 130 people in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook and put Holbein on an evacuation alert. Earlie...

Inside a Victoire home's wood-panelled living room are bins, boxes, and black garbage bags overflowing with the most important pieces of one family's life.It's everything that Pamela Wozniak and her three children were able to pack up in two hours before evacuating their home in the RM of the Shellbrook Friday night an...

The month of May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month in Canada. Inspector Ashley St. Germaine with the Saskatchewan RCMP said this year, they have shifted their approach when it comes to the key messaging for prevention. "Historically, we've always seen it as tips on how to keep yourself safe, but we're looking at...

The Lobstick fire is now 19,000 hectares in size, which is approximately the size of the City of Regina or 38 football fields.It is one of ten active wildfires in the province burning Saturday. The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Michael Weger said the blaze, which started between Duck...

Applications are now open for Saskatchewan's Young Entrepreneur Bursary, which offers $5,000 to eligible small-business owners in the province between the ages of 18 and 35. The program, now in its second year, is administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and includes mentorship and networking opportunities ...

Saskatchewan has imposed a sweeping fire ban across much of central and southern parts of the province as new details emerge about the Lobstick Fire burning southwest of Prince Albert.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced the restrictions Thursday, days after some rural municipalities implemented their own fi...

Standing at the kitchen window, Colleen Neufeld watched as the flames from the Lobstick wildfire grew ever closer.The familiar prairie sunset she knows, filtered through a dark haze of smoke. On Friday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a fire ban that covers a large portion of the province....

In the heart of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near Blaine Lake, stands the largest tree ever recorded in the province. This plains cottonwood and poplar cross, locally known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old. It stands 68 feet tall with a girth measuring 16 feet, making it one of the ...

The Lobstick wildfire in the Nisbet Forest near Prince Albert continues to grow, having already charred more than 13,000 hectares, while local forestry operators warn of millions of dollars in potential economic losses.The blaze, north of Duck Lake and southwest of MacDowall, prompted an evacuation order Thursday night...

If your mustard seems a little spicier lately, you're probably not imagining it.Researchers say hotter, drier conditions across the Prairies are changing Canadian mustard seeds - and that could be giving everything from hot dogs to salad dressings a sharper kick.The Canadian Grain Commission has been tracking the quali...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be speaking at the Canada-India Business Council's annual summit in Regina on Friday.His audience will consist of dignitaries and business leaders, with the summit focused on expanding economic co-operation between Canada and India and diversifying their international partnerships.&q...

Wildfire smoke drifting into Prince Albert on Thursday served as an early reminder of the health risks Saskatchewan residents may face this fire season.Yellow skies and the smell of smoke prompted questions from residents throughout the day, with local fire departments explaining the haze was coming from the Lobstick w...

Warmer weather boosted seeding progress in Saskatchewan. Farmers are 52 per cent through seeding, up from 29 per cent last week, but still behind the five and 10-year averages. Drier conditions allowed for more time in the field. The southwest leads at 74 per cent complete, followed by west-central at 69 per cent, sout...

Many kids around Saskatchewan are eagerly awaiting the end of the school year and summer holidays, but Kinsley Simmons only wants to be back in the classroom.The seven-year-old student joined her mother, Jennifer, at the legislative building in Regina last month. Jennifer said she's been frustrated with the lack of car...

More than 2,000 drivers and passengers were charged, suspended, ticketed or warned by police in Saskatchewan during Canada Road Safety Week.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police from various agencies stopped 5,271 vehicles around the province between May 12 and May 18 during their annual traffic blitz, focusing on...

Cameco's McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan are back at full production after spring flooding disrupted operations earlier this month. The company made the announcement Wednesday afternoon and said neither operation's 2026 output will be affected by the closures. On May 10, Cameco announced ...

A local reeve is frustrated the province is not moving quickly enough to impose fire bans in provincial forest land.Rural Municipality of Duck Lake Reeve Remi Martin said the RM has already put a fire ban in place, but the same restriction is not currently in effect in the adjacent Nisbet forest where the Lobstick wild...

In both each other's comments and questions for them, the premiers couldn't get away from the spectre of potential Alberta separation at the Western Premiers Conference this week.Premier Scott Moe on Monday said he didn't think it was his place to tell people in Alberta what to do, but did say there are many reasons to...

On June 6, visitors will have a chance to have free entry to provincial parks for National Trails Day. The province said it's an opportunity to explore trails and provincial parks before the summer season is in full motion. "We are fortunate to be home to such beautiful and diverse provincial parks," said Par...

English, French, Michif and American Sign Language.Those were the languages Meadow Lake's Piper MacFarlane wove together during her performance of O Canada at the Saskatchewan Roughriders' second pre-season game. "It all started when I was graduating in Grade 12, I got asked to sing the anthem for my grad year. I ...