Environment

Two moose, wolf killed near Creighton

Conservation officers in Creighton are asking for your help to find the person responsible for leaving the remains of several animals. Officers located the remains of two moose Dec. 17 on the north si...

Dec 30, 2024

Year in Review: Melfort deals with Dutch Elm Disease

The City of Melfort had a challenge on its hands again this year with the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. After nearly 100 trees were found to have the disease last year, a study by Living Tree Environme...

Dec 28, 2024

Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline

The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...

Dec 22, 2024

SARCAN Recycling now accepting variety of plastics, glass and foam packaging

SARCAN Recycling is expanding the list of items it will accept at all 73 SARCAN depots across the province.The Saskatchewan-based recycling depot is now accepting flexible plastics like plastic bags, ...

Dec 08, 2024

Maidstone photographer wins award from ExploreSask photo contest

A photographer from Maidstone has triumphed in one of the categories of Tourism Saskatchewan's 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest, standing out among 2,400 entries.Brenda Makin won the People and Places a...

Nov 30, 2024

WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...

Nov 29, 2024

Extreme cold grips central Saskatchewan, but relief is on the horizon

Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long.Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of ce...

Nov 29, 2024

Avoid residual ponds at Melfort water treatment plant: SaskWater

Residents of the Melfort area are being urged to avoid the residual ponds near the water treatment plant. Work has been going on to upgrade the residual ponds, and SaskWater is asking people to steer ...

Nov 27, 2024

Most Dutch Elm trees in Melfort have been removed

The City of Melfort has some good news on the Dutch Elm disease front. After over 100 trees in the city were found to have the disease this year, the decision was made to remove the trees as quickly a...

Nov 22, 2024

Exceptional weather leading to unpredictable winter commercial fishing season

Northern fishermen are facing uncertainty due to unpredictable weather. That's according to Air Ronge resident Gordon Stomp, who has been a commercial fishmen for decades. Meteorologists are calling f...

Nov 07, 2024