Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Feb. 28
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Canada
Feb 28
Entire Alberta portion of North Saskatchewan River designated ‘Canadian Heritage River’
On Friday, 718 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmonton's river valley, were designated under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.
Environment
Mar 22
‘Secure Firearms. Safe Communities’: Sask. launches winter firearm safety campaign
The 'Secure Firearms. Safe Communities.' campaign will be funded by the provincial government and be broadcast on radio, billboards and social media.
Canada
Nov 27, 2023
Monarch butterflies are now on Canada’s endangered species list
The monarch butterflies aren't alone, either. Two subspecies of western bumblebee are being classified as threatened as well.
Environment
Dec 22, 2023
Canada’s ‘super pigs’ threatening to invade northern U.S. states
An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states are taking steps to stop the invasion.
Canada
Nov 22, 2023
Bat infestation leaves Spiritwood, Sask. family feeling defeated
A family in Spiritwood, Sask. has been struggling to remove bats from their home.
Canada
Oct 18, 2023
A look at some reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling on feds’ environmental review law
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments.
Canada
Oct 13, 2023
Warning for Sask. hunters goes out as dry conditions expected through Fall
A warning is going out to Saskatchewan hunters as dry conditions are expected to persist throughout Fall, keeping wildfire risk above average.
Environment
Sep 6, 2023
West Nile Virus infects six birds in Saskatchewan — but experts say the risk is low
Mosquitos are out for the summer bringing a small risk to the population. Two birds were found with West Nile virus in July, and four in June. Yet overall, the risk is low.
Health
Aug 9, 2023
Saskatchewan farmers, ecosystems battle drought across province
The absence of rainfall has left rivers and wetlands dry, impacting species and plants in the province.
Canada
Aug 3, 2023
National urban park in Edmonton reaches new milestone
The river valley was chosen because it’s central in the city and has abundant access, while the other locations are less accessible, the study said.
Canada
Jul 12, 2023
Wildfires hitting Canada’s tourism sector as travellers cancel summer plans
Raging wildfires and smoky skies across much of Canada have put a damper on travel this summer, resulting in cancelled plans and closed businesses.
Canada
Jun 9, 2023
SARM bear pit takes aim at rural health care concerns
Minister Paul Merriman said SIPPA, the international physician assessment program doesn't have a good retention rate, and they'd prefer that doctors come to Saskatchewan to stay.
Health
Mar 15, 2023
Illegal caribou hunting with snowmobiles and knife costs La Ronge men $18,600 in fines
Conservation officers received reports of the incident on April 28, 2022, noting that the investigation led to employees of a local drilling company that was working in the area.
Crime
Feb 14, 2023
Hundreds of deer invade farmer’s yard in Dundurn, Sask., destroying feed, shrubs, fences
The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation says deer visiting farmyards is incredibly common across the province, but maybe not in numbers as high as Iver Johnson's farm is seeing.
Canada
Jan 24, 2023
Little precipitation allows Saskatchewan producers to wrap up 2021 harvest
As harvest is underway in Saskatchewan, the government is reminding producers to exercise caution and stay safe.
Canada
Oct 2, 2021
Deadly wildlife disease might threaten humans, new Canadian research suggests
Chronic wasting disease, which affects animals such as deer, caribou, moose and elk by attacking nervous systems with universally fatal results.
Canada
Jul 15, 2021
Saskatoon Wildlife Federation makes meat donation to Saskatoon Food Bank
Members of the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation’s Hunt 4 Hunger program dropped off close to 600 pounds of ground venison to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.
Canada
Dec 22, 2021
Sask. drivers reminded to ‘be cautious’ of active wildlife through fall season
Over the last five years, there have been more than $83-million in insurance claims as a result of animal collisions, the most common being with deer in Saskatchewan.
Canada
Oct 16, 2021
Ottawa expands plan for environmental monitoring of oilsands production
OTTAWA - The federal government will expand environmental monitoring of the Alberta oilsands to capture everything from its effect on birds' eggs to whether people as far away as the Northwest Territories are being exposed to potentially toxic air.
Canada
Jul 21, 2011