Scott Boulton

- with files from Discover Humboldt Staff

Smoke persists across east central Saskatchewan once again as north and west winds drag an air mass across the central and southeast portions of the province. On Monday, Environment Canada once again issued an air quality statement, noting index had entered the high-risk category, saying that the smoke was not likely to clear until late into Tuesday or early Wednesday.  

Today's smoky conditions are looking like they'll be around for a bit, with a weather statement from Environment Canada confirming that.

At 2:48 PM, that statement was sent out after the air quality index had entered the high-risk category, saying that the smoke was not likely to clear until late into Tuesday.

As the weather is beginning to cool, the province's lakes and rivers are cooling along with it, changing the fishing situation for many anglers.

Being ahead of that changes and knowing how to react to them is crucial to ensure a good catch heading into the cooler months.

Ralph Smart, the owner and operator of Prairie Pro Outfitters, says he's keeping an eye on the waters around the Rafferty Reservoir as the mercury drops.

He gives a few tips for anglers to find those fish that he's found has worked over the summer.

With fall just around the corner, hunters are getting ready to head out into the wilderness to find some game.

Part of that preparation is knowing just what they are and aren't allowed to do according to the province.

As well, the province tends to give an overview ahead of the hunting seasons on what hunters might expect to find.

Travis Williams, Wildlife Allocation Specialist with the Ministry of Environment, says the season will look pretty similar to the past few years.

SaskPower is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority this harvest season.

This year, SaskPower has observed 187 incidents involving farm equipment as of August 8, which is up from 169 on the same day last year.

They say it's likely due to seeding and harvest beginning earlier. 2022 had a total of 248 farm-related incidents.

With fall just around the corner, hunters are getting ready to head out into the wilderness to find some game.

Part of that preparation is knowing just what they are and aren't allowed to do according to the province.

As well, the province tends to give an overview ahead of the hunting seasons on what hunters might expect to find.

Travis Williams, Wildlife Allocation Specialist with the Ministry of Environment, says the season will look pretty similar to the past few years.

The federal government announced that it would be supporting Saskatchewan's plans for a small modular reactor, but the province says it's not enough.

The federal minister of energy and resources announced on Saturday that $74 million would be invested into the current SMR plan.

When asked for their response, SaskPower returned the following statement:

With crops dried out for harvest, that can also pose a decent fire risk that farmers in their combines should be ready for.

Whether through a mechanical breakdown, the machinery running too hot, or just a freak accident, fires should be something every farmer is prepared for.

Mike Kwasnica, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs, details some of those tips.

SaskPower is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority this harvest season.

This year, SaskPower has observed 187 incidents involving farm equipment as of August 8, which is up from 169 on the same day last year.

They say it's likely due to seeding and harvest beginning earlier. 2022 had a total of 248 farm-related incidents.

As smoke is once again creeping up around the province, attention should not only be on those with breathing problems but also on pets.

Prairie Animal Health Centre Veterinarian Greg Douglas says that they experience problems with the smoke just like we do.