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‘Bigger and bigger’: Sask. First Nation fire chief says James Smith blaze a sign of the times – CTV News
May 06, 2025 Local crews worked to manage an out-of-control fire on James Smith Cree Nation on Saturday — as dry spring conditions have increased the risk of dangerous wildfires in the province. Firefighters from Kinistino, Melfort, Garden River, and Muskoday were dispatched to James Smith on Saturday afternoon to respond to the blaze. Three […]
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No homes lost after grass, bush fire on Cowessess First Nation – CTV News
May 05, 2025 No homes were lost but some property was damaged in a weekend grass and bush fire on the Cowessess First Nation, the Kahkewistahaw Fire Department said on social media. The property damage included a shed and its contents inside, the post said. A fire ban was in place on Cowessess at the […]
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Karuk Tribe right to cultural burning affirmed in agreement with California – CBC
Mar 11, 2025 Firekeepers in Canada say inherent rights impacted by fire suppression and extreme wildfires The Karuk Tribe of northern California recently became the first to reach an agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency and local air quality officials to practise cultural burns. Bill Tripp, Karuk Tribe’s director of natural resources and environmental policy, […]
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Water Security Agency Launches Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy with $1 Million Research Initiative
January 30, 2025 Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced a finalized Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy (policy), a key piece of Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Water Management Program. Also, WSA is committing $1 million over the next three years to ongoing research and monitoring to ensure the policy’s long-term effectiveness. “I appreciate the contributions of the 80 […]
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Wawanesa helping to address climate-related challenges across Prairies through new grant program
December 09, 2024 As part of its commitment to helping build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change, Wawanesa Insurance is pleased to announce three organizations from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan are among the 13 recipients of its national Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants – the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds […]
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Government of Saskatchewan’s $25 Million Investment in Emissions Reduction Projects Driving Sustainable Growth
December 6, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan celebrated the success of the Saskatchewan Technology Fund today, highlighting its $25 million investment in 13 emissions reduction projects. The Technology Fund is a key component of the province’s Output-Based Performance Standards (OBPS) program for industrial emitters. Through a competitive application process, the fund redirects compliance contributions from […]
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Powering Canada’s Future: Federal measures helping build Saskatchewan’s 21st century electricity grid
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada December 5, 2024 In the 21st century, a reliable and affordable clean electricity grid is the backbone of a strong economy. Today, more than 80% of Canada’s electricity is generated from clean sources like hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear—and it’s a big part of the reason why companies are […]
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Climate change among the focal points at gathering marking 150 years of Treaty 4 – CBC
Sep 11, 2024 Pasqua First Nation Chief pushes importance of water and its protection A week-long gathering in southern Saskatchewan is reflecting on Treaty 4, marking the past and celebrating the future. Treaty 4 was signed on Sept. 15, 1874, between the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux and the Crown. The agreement covers about 195,000 square kilometres […]
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Sandy Bay, Sask., evacuees allowed to return home with wildfire contained: Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation – CBC
Sep 10, 2024 Buses will start taking residents home on Wednesday The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says residents of Sandy Bay are allowed to return home now that the wildfire that threatened the northern Saskatchewan community is contained. The First Nation says the evacuation order is over as of 8 a.m. CST Tuesday. Buses […]
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Saskatchewan First Nation orders another community evacuated because of wildfire – MSN
A Saskatchewan First Nation has issued an evacuation order for another of its communities as a fast-moving wildfire approaches. Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it has ordered the evacuation of Southend, a community of more than 1,100 people in northeastern Saskatchewan. Officials say the Merkley fire has forced the closure of the only road into […]
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