Environment

UPDATE: Bush fire south of Prince Albert stopped thanks to community effort

A spokesperson for the Prince Albert Fire Department says a large bush fire southeast of the city on Monday was brought to a halt thanks to the involvement of multiple agencies.The fire is now listed ...

May 26, 2025

No reprieve yet as temperatures rise around province

This week is set to be a scorcher in the province with the current seven day forecast showing daily highs of at least 26 C, and as high as 32 C. Besides a small chance of rain on Friday in Prince Albe...

May 26, 2025

Future unclear for wildfire evacuees from Pelican Narrows

Tired and hungry after a near six-hour bus trip, a group of evacuees from Pelican Narrows arrived at the Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Services building in Prince Albert, knowing it won't be long ...

May 26, 2025

List of losses due to wildfires in the north grows; more evacuations

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed Sunday evening that 23 camping units and one trapper's cabin have been lost to the Shoe Fire. There are approximately four cabins that have been ...

May 25, 2025

Northern wildfires force another campground evacuation northeast of Candle Lake

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed late Friday afternoon that people at Little Bear Lake Campground have been told to leave. It's located about 4 kilometres off of Hanson Lake Road...

May 23, 2025

Fire ban in effect in R.M. of Bjorkdale

The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Bjorkdale No. 426 has once again issued a fire ban. The ban was put in place on Friday due to the extreme fire hazard conditions. "No person shall light, or start or a...

May 23, 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

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

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