Tag Archives: Environment
Residents, Village of Pierceland concerned over conservation office's possible closure
As an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, Karlin Besner first moved into Pierceland three years ago. "That's one of the main reasons why I moved into this area," he said, noting that when he first moved t...
May 22, 2025
Evacuation order for East Trout Lake, dry conditions keep province at high alert for wildfires
With the weekend approaching, concerns for wildfires stay high in the province as the heat is expected to rise while the precipitation levels stay low. In the East Trout Lake resort area, about 165 ki...
May 22, 2025
Snow geese breasts left to waste near Quill Lake
The Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers program wants information on a recent waste of snow geese breasts. Wadena conservation officers received information last Tuesday about snow geese breasts that were u...
May 22, 2025
Prince Albert Model Forest wants to grow presence in the city
The Prince Albert Model Forest hopes to make the city greener by applying energy, teamwork and creativity to their goals. On Monday, General Manager Peter Friedrechsen asked Prince Albert city council...
May 21, 2025
Too cute to help? Conservation officers say leave baby wildlife alone
That baby deer lying quietly in the grass might seem lost, but according to Saskatchewan conservation officers, it's right where it's supposed to be-and no, they don't need a ride.As warmer weather dr...
May 21, 2025
RCMP visit B.C. ostrich farm to prepare for potential cull enforcement and arrests
RCMP liaison officers have visited a British Columbia ostrich farm to prepare for potential arrests at the property where protesters are trying to prevent a cull of about 400 birds ordered by the Cana...
May 21, 2025
'The path disappeared:' Landslide sweeps away home and road northeast of Montreal
SAINTE-MONIQUE - Andr Lemire said he was woken up early Wednesday morning by his partner, who had heard ominous noises outside the farm where they live in Ste-Monique, Que. They left the home, and whe...
May 21, 2025
La Ronge bird count shows fewer numbers, but more species
Data from the annual spring bird count in the La Ronge area has been compiled, and it shows a drop in the overall number of birds, but an increase in the amount of species. The bird count was held Apr...
May 20, 2025
Indigenous groups send eviction notice to Quebec forestry companies
MONTREAL - Two Indigenous organizations have issued eviction notices to a number of Quebec forestry companies in the province's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Mauricie and Cte-Nord regions. The Mamo allianc...
May 20, 2025
Wildfire risk in northern Sask. remains extreme, little rain in forecast
Efforts to contain fires burning in the northern boreal forest continue and a pre-evacuation alert remains in effect for residents of Candle Lake.The Camp and Shoe fires are still the two wildfires re...
May 20, 2025