Cameron Koch

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.  

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Looking for a destination for your summer vacation? Look no further than your own backyard. Summer in Saskatchewan opens up a staggering variety of places to visit and explore. 

Among the most popular destinations in the province is the numerous provincial, regional and nation parks that are within our borders says Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tourism Saskatchewan, Amy McInnis. 

Looking for a destination for your summer vacation? Look no further than your own backyard. Summer in Saskatchewan opens up a staggering variety of places to visit and explore. 

Among the most popular destinations in the province is the numerous provincial, regional and nation parks that are within our borders says Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tourism Saskatchewan, Amy McInnis. 

The summer heat has hit the province, and for many the best way to stay cool is heading to one of the many lakes and swimming areas. The Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan Branch is encouraging those who do so to take steps to be safe while they enjoy being in or around the water. 

CEO of the Saskatchewan Branch of the Lifesaving Society, Shelby Rushton, offers some tips to keep safe while enjoying some aquatic recreation. 

SaskPower is continuing to inspect and maintain powerline infrastructure in the province, a major component is the upkeep of the over 1.2 million wooden power poles that make up a considerable portion of the electrical grid.

Over the course of this year SaskPower's Wood Pole Maintenance Program will facilitate the inspection of nearly 105,000 wood power poles, 1,000 of those in the northern part of the province will receive wildfire protection as part of the program.