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James Smith Cree Nation deploys new Indigenous-led emergency alert system
James Smith Cree Nation deploys new Indigenous-led emergency alert system FirstAlerts by TryCycle Data Systems empowers First Nations communities to inform members of emergencies without delay James Smith Cree Nation, Feb. 14, 2024 – Nearly a year and a half after a stabbing massacre at James Smith Cree Nation, Chief Wally Burns announced his community […]
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Read MoreIce Roads Provide a Vital Link to Northern Communities
February 7, 2024 The Wollaston Lake and Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac ice roads have opened for the 2024 winter season. Typically, ice roads open in mid-February and close at the end of March, weather permitting. An unseasonably warm start to winter delayed the start of roadbuilding but crews have been assisted in recent […]
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Read MoreShare Your Thoughts on a Habitat Management Plan for Saskatchewan
January 31, 2024 – The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Ministry of Lands and Environment welcomes you to provide feedback on the draft Habitat Management Plan in development by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment. Recognizing the profound cultural significance of a healthy environment for Indigenous communities, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) and the Province of Saskatchewan are partnering up to […]
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Read MorePAGC Task Force Raises Alarm on Upcoming Wildfire Season, Urges Proactive Measures
January 30th, 2024 (Pre-Confederation, Treaty 5, 6, 8 & 10) Stanley Mission, Sask. – Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Wildfire Task Force recently met to deliberate on the imminent wildfire threats to northern Saskatchewan anticipated in the upcoming season. Established in 2018, the PAGC Task Force, which includes First Nation leaders and wildfire management experts, […]
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Read MoreOpinion: Saskatchewan river delta advocate’s life set terrific example – Leader Post
Jan 24, 2024 Kent Coates pays tribute to the life of environmentalist Gary Carriere, who raised concerns about threats to the Saskatchewan River Delta. Many environmental advocates search for the spotlight through news and social media to mobilize support for their causes. Others work in relative obscurity, working with local authorities and monitoring closely the […]
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Read MoreIce Fishing Returns to Saskatchewan with Emphasis on Safety
January 4, 2024 Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind. Unseasonably warm temperatures throughout December means that many waters in Saskatchewan still have not fully frozen. This makes it especially easy to misjudge ice thickness. “Ice fishing is one […]
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Read MoreMurray Mandryk: Moe’s million-dollar Dubai trip all about his fight back home – Leader Post
Dec 12, 2023 There were meetings of old friends — strange one needed to travel half way around the world to get together with the gang from Alberta and B.C. After spending something well north of a million dollars to attend the world climate summit searching for ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) causing […]
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Read MoreHunter Harvest Survey uncovers wildlife management statistics – Discover Estevan
Oct 18 2023 With hunting season upon us, it’s time to go over the numbers of last year’s Hunter Harvest Survey. Saskatchewan’s Hunter Harvest Survey has been mandatory for four years now to help combat poaching, regulate draws, and conserve the province’s wildlife. The survey records how many licenses are sold and how many people do the […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Marks Half a Decade of Resilience Monitoring With Release of 2023 Climate Resilience Report
October 13, 2023 The Ministry of Environment is pleased to release its fifth annual Climate Resilience Report, marking half a decade of data collection and monitoring. “The resilience measures captured in our 2023 report strongly highlights our focus on sustainable economic growth for the benefit of all Saskatchewan’s residents, communities and industries,” Environment Minister Christine […]
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Read MoreSeason 2 Set for Docuseries Featuring Northern Saskatchewan Emergency Responders
August 30, 2023 Guardians of the North is set to return for a second season in 2024. The television docuseries follows wildland firefighters and dedicated First Nation responders in Saskatchewan’s Indigenous and northern communities while they protect the people, property and resources of the north. The second season is set to air next spring on […]
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