Environment

Heatwave leads to erratic wildfire behaviour as evacuations continue

Firefighters attempting to gain the upper hand in the dozens of wildfires burning across Northern Saskatchewan are getting no respite from Mother Nature over the long weekend. As the temperatures hit ...

Aug 01, 2025

E-coli advisory lifted at Kipabiskau Beach

Good news for swimmers heading to Kipabiskau Beach for the long weekend. The E-coli swimming advisory has been lifted. A test on July 28 showed E-coli levels in the water were well under safe levels. ...

Jul 31, 2025

SaskTel extends fees waiver for wildfire evacuees

SaskTel is extending its support for customers impacted by ongoing wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. These supports will now remain in place until August 15 for residents of communities that have be...

Jul 31, 2025

High temps with wind changes don’t bode well for fire situation

Even with the addition of hundreds of Type 3 firefighters from Canada's armed forces, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is on edge in the face of five days of 30-degree weather coming. SPSA Vice P...

Jul 30, 2025

WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site

Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site we...

Jul 29, 2025

AgriStability program enhanced to better support B.C. farmers who lose crops

The provincial and federal governments have made changes to the program that provides financial support to B.C. farmers experiencing unexpected losses. The AgriStability program has been enhanced for ...

Liam Verster Jul 29, 2025

Algae blooms, development concerns at Turtle Lake prompt call for input

A study into popular recreation spot Turtle Lake in west-central Saskatchewan is asking people who live at or use the lake to give their opinions on its future.The lake, located around 59 kilometres s...

Jul 27, 2025

Government of Saskatchewan investing in Regional Parks

Regional Parks across the province can now access funding to create new seasonal campsites, courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan.The provincial government was at McNab Regional Park in Watson, F...

Jul 27, 2025

NDP criticizes Sask. Party for wildfire response delay as 2,800 remain evacuated

More than 2,800 people remain out of their homes in northern Saskatchewan, and the NDP is blaming the provincial government for taking too long to call for federal help.At a press conference earlier t...

Jul 25, 2025

Landfill decommissioning work continues in Melfort

Work continues at the Melfort landfill as they look to decommission the current site and open a new one.Director of Public Works Kalyna Cipywnyk told northeastNOW that visitors may notice more equipme...

Jul 24, 2025