Grasslands National Park

• First case of fatal disease affecting bat populations discovered in Saskatchewan

  The province has confirmed its first case of white-nose syndrome — a disease which has decimated bat populations in North America.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2022
  
• New research on fossilized smooth-shelled turtle species discovered in Sask.

  New research on a tiny turtle discovered near Grasslands National Park in 2016 has been sparking interest as the new specimen is the second of its kind studied in North America.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
  
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• National parks set to reopen June 1: What you need to know in Saskatchewan

  The Canadian government announced national parks will be reopening as of June 1.

  Canada

  May 27, 2020
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• Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 1st baby bison since 1876

  The baby bison was born earlier this week, on Earth Day.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2020
• Plains bison return to Saskatoon after more than 100 years

  Six female calves have been brought from Grasslands National Park to help establish the herd at Wanuskewin as well as four pregnant females and a mature bull from Yellowstone National Park.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2020
• Hikers urge caution after body of missing Ontario man found

  After an intensive six-day search, the body of 63-year-old Donald Stoliker of Newburgh, Ont. just discovered south of Grasslands National Park.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2018
• Body of Ontario man reported missing found near national park in Saskatchewan

  Pontiex RCMP say the body of 63 year-old Donald Stoliker of Newburgh, Ont., was located south of Grasslands National Park.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2018
• Hiker missing in Grasslands National Park

  A man who expressed an interest in hiking the Ecotour Road in Grasslands National Park is missing.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2018
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• Grazing program looks to restore habitat for greater sage grouse in Grasslands National Park

  The SSGA and Parks Canada hope a unique project will help restore the habitat for three at-risk species, including the greater sage grouse.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2018
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• Endangered greater sage grouse found on native Saskatchewan grassland

  The endangered greater sage grouse has been found on a swath of native grassland in Saskatchewan.

  Environment

  Sep 26, 2017