• Saskatchewan Updates Chronic Wasting Disease Testing Approach for 2026-27

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-22 23:45:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Environment, Agriculture, Public Safety]

  The Government of Saskatchewan announced its updated chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing approach for the 2026-27 hunting season, maintaining mandatory testing in designated wildlife management zones and voluntary testing across the rest of the province. Led by Environment Minister Darlene Rowden, the policy responds to hunter feedback to ensure continued access to testing for wild game consumption decisions and to support ongoing wildlife health surveillance. Hunters must submit eligible samples according to regional requirements, with notifications and detailed instructions published on Saskatchewan.ca/CWD by October 31, 2026.

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• Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Highlights 2026 Operational Season

  Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
  Date: 2026-10-21 22:00:00.0
  Tags: [Saskatchewan, Emergency, Public Safety, Environment]

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency highlighted its 2026 operational season, reporting 358 wildfires burning over 300,000 hectares, which is below the five-year to-date average of 539. Of these, 165 were human-caused and 113 were reported by the public, while interprovincial and international support was provided to the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Oregon. Additionally, the SPSA Operations Division responded to 47 flooding incidents, and the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program is assisting with 186 disaster designations across the province.

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