Environment

Ministry of Health discusses elevated E. coli findings at local lakes

The Ministry of Health is weighing in on recent E. coli advisories at local lakes. Samples taken at four local beaches Aug. 6 indicated high levels of E. coli and swimming was prohibited. Since then, ...

Aug 15, 2025

Dutch Elm Disease cases jump to 127 in Melfort in 2025

This year's Dutch Elm Disease (DED) survey in Melfort is out, and the news is not good. The City hired a Dutch Elm expert again this year to inspect local trees to see if they have the disease. Infect...

Aug 15, 2025

Provincial fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan after rainy week

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted its provincial fire ban.The ban, which covered all Crown lands north of the provincial forest boundary stretching north to the Churchill River, along w...

Aug 14, 2025

Time for Saskatchewan to get spotlight, says pop star Chappell Roan

Saskatchewan fans of American pop star Chappell Roan are hoping she'll make good on her promise to visit the province.In Roan's new song about post-breakup heartache, called "The Subway," the singer-s...

Aug 14, 2025

Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as farmers hope for resolution

A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today.The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall,...

Aug 14, 2025

Central and eastern Sask face severe weather watch

An Alberta storm moving into western Saskatchewan is creating conditions that could bring about severe weather today. Environment Canada issued an alert just before 11:30 a.m., saying conditions are f...

Aug 13, 2025

‘We were forgotten’: Denare Beach resident calls for accountability

Dustin Trumbley watched as the fire that destroyed the northern community of Denare Beach burned his home down.He and his fiance, Joanne Churchill, had evacuated to his family's home in Swan River, th...

Aug 11, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Melfort, Nipawin regions

Numerous weather alerts, warnings and watches are currently in effect for the northeast area.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued by Environment Canada for both Melfort and Nipawin, as conditio...

Aug 08, 2025

"It's unprecedented": SaskPower reflects on impact, damage caused by wildfires to date

This year's wildfire season has been a long one and is still going on in lots of northern parts of the province.The effects and issues caused by the wildfires have been immeasurable, and according to ...

Aug 08, 2025

Recycling materials expanded for Melfort residents

Residents in Melfort have more options when it comes to recycling. Additional paper and packaging items can now be included in their curbside collection cart. That includes ice cream cartons, disposab...

Aug 07, 2025