With ice fishing season winding down, anglers are reminded that all ice fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15th. Shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31st. Every year, ice fishing shelters are abandoned on the ice. When the ice melts, these can pose a… Continue reading Reminder To Remove Ice Fishing Shelters by March 15th & 31st
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Free Webinars with Softball Saskatchewan
Since in-person clinics are currently postponed due to COVID-19 regulations, Softball Saskatchewan has partnered with the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan to bring a series of free webinars to the public, so you can continue to train off the field. The webinars are for athletes, parents, coaches and umpires. Registration is available on… Continue reading Free Webinars with Softball Saskatchewan
Fish for Free!
Get out and enjoy some free fishing! Free fishing weekend continues to run from now through Family Day on February 15. No fishing licenses are required (excluding national parks). Regulations and limits still apply. See saskatchewan.ca/fishing for more information. Always remember to check ice thickness before venturing on ice and make sure your shelter is… Continue reading Fish for Free!
Saskatchewan’s General Election During COVID-19 Will Be a Bipartisan Effort
Source: Mickey Djuric, globalnews.ca, May 09, 2020 Despite COVID-19, under the Legislative Assembly Act, the general election must take place on or before Oct. 26th. Saskatchewan voters will head to the polls this fall for the province’s 29th general election. “An election on Oct. 26 is likely to look a lot different than the last… Continue reading Saskatchewan’s General Election During COVID-19 Will Be a Bipartisan Effort
COVID-19 pandemic puts 2020 season at risk for Sask. outfitters
Source: Daniella Ponticelli, globalnews.ca, May 07, 2020 The provinces outfitting industry generates 5,000 jobs and a net contribution of $130 million to the yearly provincial GDP. Saskatchewan hunting and angling outfitters are facing cancelled or shortened seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with no chance to financially recover in 2020. According to the Saskatchewan Commission… Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic puts 2020 season at risk for Sask. outfitters
Annual Free Ice Fishing Weekend Coming Up
Free Ice Fishing February 16th-18th, 2019 Has the freezing weather made you house-bound? No fear, this weekend you can enjoy the outdoors in the annual free fishing weekend. Taking place on Saskatchewan’s Family Day holiday weekend, (February 16th-18th) the weekend is designated to encourage ice fishing participation. During the weekend, anyone can fish in any… Continue reading Annual Free Ice Fishing Weekend Coming Up
Fishing without licences offered Family Day long weekend in Saskatchewan
Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, February 15, 2018 Saskatchewan’s public waters are open to anyone without the purchase of a fishing licence from Feb. 17 to 19. The province is once again offering its free fishing weekend this winter to coincide with the Family Day statutory holiday. People can ice fish in any waters with an open sport… Continue reading Fishing without licences offered Family Day long weekend in Saskatchewan
'It was a big one': Alaskan fishermen snag nearly 400-pound halibut
By CTV News, August 12, 2016 Two Alaskan fishermen are in the media spotlight after reeling in a nearly 400-pound halibut. Brian Mattson and Doug Corl were on a routine fishing trip through the Frederick Sound passage near Petersburg, Alaska last weekend, when they made the catch of a lifetime. “It’s surprising something that big… Continue reading 'It was a big one': Alaskan fishermen snag nearly 400-pound halibut
Boat involved in fatal accident was not intended for crab fishing: TSB report
By The Canadian Press, August 3, 2016 PLACENTIA BAY, N.L. – A Transportation Safety Board investigation into a fatal fishing accident that left three people dead off Newfoundland says the crew was using a boat that was not intended for crab fishing. The vessel was reported overdue from a fishing trip in Placentia Bay around… Continue reading Boat involved in fatal accident was not intended for crab fishing: TSB report
The best Saskatoon area fishing holes for free fishing weekend
By CBC News, July 9, 2016 Blackstrap Lake, Brightwater Reservoir and Bradwell Reservoir are on the list If you’re looking to try your hand at casting a line, tomorrow’s the day to start. Saturday is the start of free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan. That means anybody can go out and fish without a licence on… Continue reading The best Saskatoon area fishing holes for free fishing weekend