Tag Archives: Environment
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...
Jun 08, 2020
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen June 1.According to the national parks ...
May 27, 2020
Fort à la Corne wildfire contained
The English Creek wildfire at Fort la Corne is now contained.Previously the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said while the blaze had been measured more accurately at 41,360 hectares it was no...
May 25, 2020
Melfort Campground remains closed to recreational camping
Recreational camping at the Melfort Campground won't be taking place any time soon.In March, public health restrictions were put in place by the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tho...
May 21, 2020
P.A. area farmers recount big thunderstorm
As far as storms go, locals who know a thing or two about the weather are figuring last night's light show and deluge - which brought over three inches to one spot - was one of the biggest in recent m...
May 21, 2020
English Creek fire at 40,000 hectares, still uncontained
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided another update on the English Creek fire that started in the Fort la Corne Provincial Forest.As of Tuesday morning, the fire has grown to 40,0...
May 20, 2020
Farmers help suppress raging grass fire, question provincial response
The threat of a raging grass fire prompted farmers in the Smeaton area to take quick action over the weekend, and as a result a number of properties were likely saved.By Saturday afternoon, the fire w...
May 19, 2020
Province asking boaters to help battle invasive species
The provincial government wants those who are putting watercraft out on a lake or other water body to remember to perform certain tasks after they have finished up. "Every time you leave the water bod...
May 19, 2020
Province asking boaters to help battle invasive species
The provincial government wants those who are putting watercraft out on a lake or other water body to remember to perform certain tasks after they have finished up. "Every time you leave the water bod...
May 19, 2020
'Quite a surprise': Baltimore Orioles spotted out of range in La Ronge
A rare sight to see as far north as La Ronge, local residents have been surprised by the arrival of Baltimore Orioles in the area this year.La Ronge resident April Chiefcalf was observing the birds in...
May 19, 2020