Tag Archives: Environment
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
Meadow Lake residents frustrated by persistent smell; City plans de-sludging
An odour lingering in the air through Meadow Lake has several residents asking, 'What's that smell?'The pungent and persistent odour originates from the sewage lagoon and the City said its taking acti...
May 05, 2025
McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
MONTREAL - Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a platform to protect climate research under attack. Six months ago, researchers at McGill University'...
May 04, 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
Dry conditions prompt fire ban in R.M. of North Battleford No. 437
A fire ban is now in effect for the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 due to increasingly dry conditions.Fire Chief Aaron McNabb issued the ban Friday, saying no new burning permits will be granted unt...
May 02, 2025
Fire ban issued in RM of Battle River #438
A fire ban is now in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River No. 438.READ MORE - Potential warm record-breaking temps in the forecast for parts of Sask.READ MORE - Wildfire season is here ac...
May 01, 2025
Supreme Court won't hear province's appeal in youth-led Ontario climate case
Canada's top court has dismissed Ontario's request to weigh in on a major challenge to its climate plan brought by a group of young activists. The decision released on Thursday means the case will be ...
May 01, 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