Environment

Sask. outfitters lose millions in revenues due to wildfires

Wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan have cost outfitters more than $2 million so far in 2025. That's according to Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO) Acting-CEO Roy Anderson, who ...

Sep 03, 2025

SPSA: Summer may be ending, but wildfire season is not

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said wildfire season does not have a fixed or direct end. It is a fluid situation that can change suddenly due to shifting weather conditions, regardless o...

Sep 02, 2025

Scientists call for Sask. to reverse decision to extend coal-fired power plants

A group of atmospheric scientists say they're concerned about the Government of Saskatchewan's decision to extend the life of SaskPower's coal-fire power plants instead of abiding by federal regulatio...

Sep 02, 2025

Village of Muenster receives $70k grant for Climate Change Risk Assessment

The Village of Muenster has received a $70,000 grant from the Government of Canada.Through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative, the $70K will go ...

Aug 28, 2025

Denare Beach wildfire victims struggle with mental health amid loss and government response

When Dustin Trumbley looks into the hole in the ground where his home used to sit in Denare Beach, he feels like throwing up. The stress of the impact caused by devastating wildfires in his community ...

Aug 22, 2025

BHP Jansen project delay might offer relief for communities

The delay of the BHP's Jansen potash mine project comes as a significant but not surprising development, according to business analyst, Paul Martin.Martin even said the delay could serve as good news ...

Aug 21, 2025

PAGC says federal wildfire funding fails to meet urgent needs of First Nations

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on Ottawa to overhaul how wildfire funds are allocated, saying last week's announcement of $45.7 million to build and mobilize knowledge on wildfires ...

Aug 20, 2025

Wildfire worries diminishing in northern Saskatchewan

If Steve Roberts had to grade the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) wildfire response this year, he'd call it nothing short of excellent. Asked the question during a Wednesday wildfire briefi...

Aug 20, 2025

Ministry specialist discusses Dutch Elm Disease in Melfort

A Forest Health Specialist with the Ministry of Environment is weighing in on the high number of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) cases in Melfort. The city hired a Dutch Elm Disease expert to inspect elm tree...

Aug 19, 2025

Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.

As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...

Aug 19, 2025