The latest news releases from the Government of Saskatchewan. © 2026 Government of Saskatchewan. All rights reserved. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/17/saskatchewan-celebrates-international-year-of-rangelands-and-pastoralists The Government of Saskatchewan joins the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) and the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) in recognizing 2026 as the International Year... Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/09/fall-in-love-with-fishing-this-valentines-day-no-licence-required You can catch more than feelings this Valentine's Day weekend! Trade up the roses for a rod and reel and hit the ice for Free Fishing Weekend. Saskatchewan's free fishing weekend runs February... Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/28/keeping-saskatchewans-pronghorn-on-the-move-new-efforts-to-preserve-migration-corridors The Ministry of Environment, in partnership with the Global Initiative on Ungulate Migration (GIUM), is working to protect pronghorn populations in Saskatchewan by mitigating threats to their... Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/13/your-input-matters-complete-the-hunter-harvest-survey-before-the-deadline The Ministry of Environment is reminding hunters to complete the Big Game and Game Bird Hunter Harvest Survey before the January 20 deadline. "We are committed to providing the best and most... Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/november/19/illegal-possession-and-transport-of-timber-nets-almost-10000-in-fines If you want to harvest trees from the provincial forest to sell, you need to get a licence. If you don't, it can cost you, as three Prince Albert-area men learned. On April 17, 2025, Terry Thoms,... Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/november/05/attention-hunters-help-monitor-cwd-and-bovine-tb-in-wildlife The Ministry of Environment is calling on hunters in the boreal transition zone and along the eastern border to submit their animal heads for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and bovine tuberculosis... Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/31/government-of-saskatchewan-announces-475-million-in-new-industry-projects-to-cut-emissions-and-grow The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce nine industry-led projects selected under the second intake of the Saskatchewan Technology Fund. "The Tech Fund is a key part of our... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/20/saskatchewan-recognizes-waste-reduction-week The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing Waste Reduction Week, taking place from October 20 to 26, 2025. Waste Reduction Week focuses on the importance of waste reduction, resource... Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/02/short-term-hunting-opportunity-for-antlerless-elk-in-southern-saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is implementing a short-term hunt for antlerless elk in the southern half of the province in address to concerns around elk damage to agricultural products. "This... Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/22/saskatchewan-proclaims-national-forest-week-2025-with-a-focus-on-resilience From September 22 to 26, the Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating National Forest Week 2025 under the theme "Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy." This special week highlights the... Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/august/28/prune-your-elms-starting-september-1 If you are planning a little yardwork this Labour Day weekend, you can plan to trim your elm trees starting Monday. The last day of the annual ban on pruning elms is August 31.  The ban is in place... Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/august/18/province-initiates-mandatory-testing-for-cwd-and-bovine-tuberculosis-in-select-zones Mandatory testing is now officially underway for white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk in select Wildlife Management Zones (WMZs) during the 2025-26 hunting season. "We are committed to protecting... Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/august/06/hunters-its-time-to-heed-the-call Hunters, gear up and get ready for the 2025-26 hunting season!  "Hunting in Saskatchewan offers exceptional recreational opportunities, not only for our residents, but also for visitors across the... Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/16/know-your-limit-stay-within-it Fishing in Saskatchewan this summer? Know your limit and stay within it!  "Our province is celebrated by both residents and visitors for its breathtaking waters and world-class fishing... Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/02/angling-just-got-reel-saskatchewans-free-fishing-weekend-is-july-12-and-13 Waiting on Minister quote approval Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/june/16/recognizing-native-prairie-appreciation-week-in-saskatchewan This week, we celebrate the beauty, biodiversity and cultural importance of our native prairie ecosystems, as the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are pleased to recognize June 15 to 21 as... Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/june/12/dont-let-ais-hitch-a-ride Lake? Check! Watercraft? Check! Friends and family? Check! But make sure no one else is coming along! Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such... Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/may/28/from-red-tape-to-green-waste-saskatchewan-introduces-flexible-rules-for-municipal-composting-facilit Municipalities and private companies now have more flexibility when establishing compost facilities under a new Compost Facility Chapter of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code. This chapter will... Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/may/13/be-bear-aware Warmer weather attracts nature-lovers and our wildlife neighbours - bears! These foragers are out of hibernation and are busy searching for food. As you enjoy the outdoors, be mindful of your... Tue, 13 May 2025 17:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/may/12/may-12-16-is-aquatic-invasive-species-awareness-week Saskatchewan Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Awareness Week runs from May 12 to May 16 this year - a great opportunity to learn more about slowing the spread of AIS and keeping our waterbodies... Mon, 12 May 2025 16:00:00 -0600