Cameron Koch

The days are getting shorter and colder, and like some residents of Saskatchewan, many species of birds are making their way to warmer climates throughout North America. 

While most migratory species have already returned to their winter homes, there are some that have decided to extend their stay in our province. 

Dr. Mitch Weegman, Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation, joined us to shed some light on these hardy animals. 

The days are getting shorter and colder, and like some residents of Saskatchewan, many species of birds are making their way to warmer climates throughout North America. 

While most migratory species have already returned to their winter homes, there are some that have decided to extend their stay in our province. 

Dr. Mitch Weegman, Ducks Unlimited Canada Endowed Chair in Wetland and Waterfowl Conservation, joined us to shed some light on these hardy animals. 

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Saskatchewan Order of Merit, with this year marking the 40th anniversary of the order. 

"This is the highest honour Saskatchewan bestows on citizens," Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty said in a press release.  

Every year, during the tail end of summer, it is hard to not notice the tremendous amount of activity in the skies above Saskatchewan as thousands of birds begin their annual pilgrimage from their summer habitats southward to more favourable winter climates. 

Kristin Martin, Conservation Science and Planning Manager with Nature Conservancy of Canada, tells us about this yearly phenomenon. 

Every year, during the tail end of summer, it is hard to not notice the tremendous amount of activity in the skies above Saskatchewan as thousands of birds begin their annual pilgrimage from their summer habitats southward to more favourable winter climates. 

Kristin Martin, Conservation Science and Planning Manager with Nature Conservancy of Canada, tells us about this yearly phenomenon. 

Every year, during the tail end of summer, it is hard to not notice the tremendous amount of activity in the skies above Saskatchewan as thousands of birds begin their annual pilgrimage from their summer habitats southward to more favourable winter climates. 

Kristin Martin, Conservation Science and Planning Manager with Nature Conservancy of Canada, tells us about this yearly phenomenon. 

As the seasons change, and the days get shorter, some of us may find our mood changing as well.  

We spoke with Rebecca Rackow, Assistant Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association to shed some light on the causes, and methods to alleviate the symptoms of what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 

“Seasonal Affective Disorder happens as we get less sunlight, and generally it feels a little bit like depression does, it feels like low energy and (for some) low mood,” she explained. 

As the seasons change, and the days get shorter, some of us may find our mood changing as well.  

We spoke with Rebecca Rackow, Assistant Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association to shed some light on the causes, and methods to alleviate the symptoms of what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). 

“Seasonal Affective Disorder happens as we get less sunlight, and generally it feels a little bit like depression does, it feels like low energy and (for some) low mood,” she explained. 

There is an often maligned and misunderstood class of animal that calls Saskatchewan home, which plays a crucial role in the ecosystem that our conservation efforts tend to overlook. 

There are nine species of snake in Saskatchewan, found primarily within the southern portion of the province, and like many species native to the grasslands of the region, four of those nine are now listed as at risk of extinction. 

While it may be hard to accept, we are in the latter half of summer and for those with a green thumb it is now time to get the garden ready to weather the inevitable chill that fall brings. 

We spoke with Leslie Cornell, owner of Cornell Design & Landscaping, to discuss some of the things that you can do now while the weather is favourable to keep your garden healthy as the seasons begin to change.