Tag Archives: Environment

Parks Canada closes one road to P.A. National Park
UPDATE: The bridge has been repaired and the highway was opened the afternoon of July 4.One access to Prince Albert National Park is closed after damage to the highway, caused by high water levels on ...
Jun 26, 2024

Town of Carrot River deals with aftermath of heavy storm
It wasn't a pleasant evening in the Town of Carrot River on Sunday, as a heavy storm laid waste to trees, power lines, roofs, and anything else it could get its hands on, throughout the community.(Sub...
Jun 24, 2024

Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm alerts in effect across Saskatchewan
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening. A Tornado watch was issued for many parts of central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Battlefords and Saskatoon. Meanwhile, ...
Jun 23, 2024

Over 50 Sask. First Nations receive first of their kind gas safety signs
New safety signs, designed by a Saskatchewan Indigenous artist, are being rolled across 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province.SaskEnergy's aim with the project is to deliver natural gas sa...
Jun 18, 2024

Star Diamond Corp anticipates ‘decades of mining’ at Fort à la Corne diamond district
Analysis by Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC) confirms kimberlite located east of Prince Albert in the Fort la Corne forest has the ability to produce type IIa diamonds, which are among the rarest a...
Jun 13, 2024

Cumberland House woman part of hit TV series "Alone"
A woman who was raised on the trapline in northeast Saskatchewan, and who works as a tour operator, has been offered a great opportunity to represent not only her family and community, but also her cu...
Jun 11, 2024

Dutch Elm Disease spread becoming a concern in Melfort
The City of Melfort is looking to stop the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. Council will vote Monday on whether to approve the appointment of Jeffery Gooliaff of Living Tree Environmental Limited as a Dut...
Jun 06, 2024
Heavy rain in Cumberland House concerns residents about Highway 123
A rainfall warning issued for Cumberland House on Thursday has left those in that community worrying about what could come next, especially when it comes to the status of Highway 123.Last week, the co...
May 30, 2024

Spring clean-up week in Melfort
Residents in Melfort can take advantage of Spring Clean-up Week to get their yards in tip-top shape. Director of Community Services Rob Lok told northeastNOW landfill fees are being waived for Melfort...
May 21, 2024

Rain helps crews in Fort McMurray while B.C. cracks down on open burning
Wildfire crews have reported no further growth in the wildfire that continues to burn southwest of Fort McMurray.Alberta Wildfire reports the lack of growth allowed crews to keep working on establishi...
May 18, 2024