Deadline to remove ice fishing shacks from Sask. lakes approaching
The Ministry of Environment says ice fishing shelters are abandoned every year, which can later pose a danger to people enjoying Saskatchewan lakes. Continue reading
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Annual free ice fishing weekend Feb. 16-18 in Saskatchewan
Anyone who always wanted to try ice fishing as a new outdoor activity, their opportunity is right around the corner in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Winnipeg ice fisher caught poaching sauger near Lockport
A Winnipeg man has to pay up $1,375 after being caught by Manitoba conservation officers with 23 sauger, which is over the legal quota. Continue reading
Couple from England falls in love with ice fishing, calls Manitoba their second home
By Marek Tkach Reporter
This year marks 14 years of ice fishing trips halfway around the world for one English couple who have fallen in love with Manitoba. Continue reading
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Know before you go: ice should be 10 cm thick before walking on it
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
Most lakes should be well frozen over by now but there can be spots of weaker ice, especially on ponds and rivers within the city. Continue reading
Pink salmon might be a threat to the killer whale population, scientists say
Pink salmon spawning patterns might be interfering with killer whales’ ability to hunt in the Salish Sea, a newly published paper suggests. Continue reading
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Ontario halts hunting licence fee increases
The province is freezing scheduled hunting licence fee increases and removing a $2 service fee. Continue reading
‘Heartwarming’ fishing derby in Selkirk raises thousands for sick children
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A youth fishing derby in Selkirk, now in its fifth year, has raised over $200,000 for sick children. Continue reading
Dustin Byfuglien surprises Petersfield bar patrons on New Year’s Eve
By Marek Tkach Reporter
A bar in Petersfield, Man. got an NHL-sized surprise New Year’s Eve when Winnipeg Jet Dustin Byfuglien stopped by. Continue reading
Half of world’s North Atlantic right whales were spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2018
The federal Fisheries department and Transport Canada gave an update Tuesday on the key findings from a meeting last month on the endangered mammal. Continue reading