Saskatchewan has appointment Robert Freberg as its first provincial Chief Firearms Officer (CFO). “This is the culmination of over a year of hard work to move to a provincial firearms program that better represents the needs of Saskatchewan citizens,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell said. Previously, the federal government chose the Saskatchewan… Continue reading Province Takes Over Firearms Program
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SPSA Issues Fire Ban for Most of East-Central Saskatchewan
Due to hot, dry conditions and increasing fire activity, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for all provincial Crown lands, including provincial parks located with the fire ban area, for most of east-central Saskatchewan. It also includes all land within 4.5 km of the provincial forest boundary. The fire… Continue reading SPSA Issues Fire Ban for Most of East-Central Saskatchewan
Keep Young Wildlife Safe by Keeping Your Distance
Spring has sprung in Saskatchewan and very shortly, we will start seeing young animals such as ducklings, rabbits, songbirds or fawns in their natural habitats. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when well-intentioned people sometimes interfere with young wildlife. The Ministry of Environment wants to emphasize a simple message regarding young animals: Physical… Continue reading Keep Young Wildlife Safe by Keeping Your Distance
Kindersley Wildlife Federation: Annual Awards Night
Kindersley Wildlife Federation is thrilled to host their annual Dinner and Awards Night Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at the Elks Hall. Tickets are $40 per person, with kids under 12 costing $25. There will be door prizes and raffle tables with a draw held at 10 p.m. Evening as follows: Cocktails: 6:00-6:45 p.m. Dinner: 6:45-8… Continue reading Kindersley Wildlife Federation: Annual Awards Night
Town of Kerrobert Confirms Sickly Coyote No Longer Wandering in Community
Sickly Coyote Has Been Wandering The Community For the past couple weeks, a sickly-looking coyote was reported within the town limits several times. The Town of Kerrobert actively began making efforts to remove the animal but the coyote proved to be more difficult to remove than expected. As town employees were not able to physically… Continue reading Town of Kerrobert Confirms Sickly Coyote No Longer Wandering in Community
Town of Kerrobert Confirms Animal Sighting Within Town Was Not Cougar
No Cougar Within Town Limits, Confirms Conservation Officer Earlier this week there were sightings of what was thought to be a cougar in the residential area of Kerrobert. Yesterday on Facebook the Town of Kerrobert announced that after speaking with the Conservation Officer in the area, it was confirmed that the animal sighting was not… Continue reading Town of Kerrobert Confirms Animal Sighting Within Town Was Not Cougar
The story behind this photo of a raccoon peeking out of an abandoned ’70s Ford Pinto
Source: CBC Radio, September 9, 2019 Saskatchewan’s Jason Bantle is a finalist at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards Jason Bantle has spent countless evenings quietly camping out in the Saskatchewan wilderness trying to snap the perfect photo of a momma raccoon emerging from the 1970s Ford Pinto she’s been raising her kits in. The Canadian wildlife… Continue reading The story behind this photo of a raccoon peeking out of an abandoned ’70s Ford Pinto
B.C. man who hand-fed Timbit to bear fined $2,000
Source: Simon Little, Global News, August 28, 2019 A B.C. man has been fined and ordered to keep away from bears after he was caught feeding Timbits to one of the animals. Randy Scott, 32, posted a photo of him feeding one of the confections to a bear to Instagram between June and July 2016… Continue reading B.C. man who hand-fed Timbit to bear fined $2,000
‘You don’t have a chance’: Dashcam footage shows scary reality of moose collisions
Source: CBC News, July 24, 2019 Video shows a moose running out of the shadows of a ditch to strike a passing vehicle A shocking video sent to CBC News shows just how quickly a driver’s life can change forever even while driving in good weather, with no distractions, under the speed limit. The video,… Continue reading ‘You don’t have a chance’: Dashcam footage shows scary reality of moose collisions
B.C. woman confronts cougar: ‘Make yourself look as big as possible’
Source: CTV News, February 25, 2019 A B.C. woman showed quick thinking and courage in fending off a cougar attack while out walking her dog. Conservation agents say the woman did exactly what she should have done and her actions likely saved her dog’s life. The woman came upon the wild cat on Saturday night… Continue reading B.C. woman confronts cougar: ‘Make yourself look as big as possible’