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Severe bat infestation drives Spiritwood family out of their home
WARNING - This story contains images of dead bats. For two and a half years, Rachelle Swan has been living a nightmare in a home plagued with bats. The infestation became so severe it has now forced t...
Nov 02, 2024
New hunting program aims to help farmers suffering wildlife damage
A new hunting program piloted in Saskatchewan aims to help farmers experiencing wildlife damage. The Big Game Management Extended Hunt pilot will extend the hunting season from November 1-10 in areas ...
Sep 20, 2024
Before hunting this fall, check out the new mandatory game testing rules
After bovine tuberculosis was detected in a cattle herd last year, the Government of Saskatchewan is making game testing mandatory in certain areas. The mandatory testing applies to hunters who draw e...
Aug 20, 2024 The provincial government has chosen to extend late season elk hunting until the end the end of March, which has left some with ethical concerns. (David Watts Jr. / Dreamstime.com)
'This has to stop': Air Ronge mayor claims foxes have been habituated
Air Ronge Mayor Julie Baschuk is blaming local community members for a family of foxes that have taken up residence in the village. She took to social media earlier this week, claiming the foxes have ...
Jul 21, 2024 Foxes may seem cute, but can pose a risk to humans and pets. (Photo 25818134 © 12qwerty | Dreamstime.com)
Melville motorcyclist dead after colliding with deer: RCMP
A 53-year-old Melville man died last week after colliding with a deer while riding a motorcycle. According to the RCMP, the crash happened just before noon on Wednesday, on Highway 9 south of Stockhol...
Jun 18, 2024 The crash happened last week on Highway 9 south of Stockholm.(650 CKOM file photo)
Bear sightings reported in White City
Another bear has been spotted in a Saskatchewan community. This time, in White City. In an email sent to parents, Emerald Ridge School said there were two reports of a bear on Meadow Park Road. The sc...
Jun 13, 2024 There have been two sightings of a bear reported in White City, prompting a local school to keep students inside. (Submitted)
Bear sightings normal this time of year: Biologist
The weather is warming up as summer creeps closer, and now the bears are starting to roam. Bear sightings have been reported across the province recently, leading some to believe there's been an incre...
Jun 12, 2024 While it may seem like people are seeing more black bears around, an expert with the provincial government says it's normal for this time of year. (Submitted)
UPDATED: Bear wandering through Lumsden put down by RCMP, mayor says
A young black bear caught the eyes of curious people in Lumsden as it wandered through town on Wednesday evening. The Lumsden Municipal Office said it was informed by Lumsden RCMP on Friday morning th...
May 17, 2024 A black bear stands on its hind legs by a tree in Lumsden. The bear briefly wandered through the community on Wednesday. (Curtis Koskie/Submitted)
Province urges public to be 'bear aware' this spring
Each spring, bears emerge from their dens in search of food, and the Government of Saskatchewan is asking the public to take a few simple precautions to reduce the risk of a bear encounter. "There are...
May 16, 2024 The provincial government is reminding everyone to be 'bear aware' this season. (Government of Saskatchewan)
Leave young animals alone, environment ministry says
Baby animals may look like they need your help, but getting close to young wildlife usually does more harm than good. That's the message Saskatchewan's environment ministry is sharing this spring. Acc...
May 15, 2024
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