Tag Archives: Environment
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023
A comet is passing by earth but will you be able to see it?
It may not be visible in the night sky, but a comet will pass by earth for the first time in over 50,000 years.The ZTF Comet was named for the telescope system that discovered it (Zwicky Transient Fac...
Feb 01, 2023
Kinistino receives nearly $300k to decommission landfill
The Town of Kinistino has received help from both the Government of Saskatchewan and the Government of Canada.A total of $285,987 was given to the community in the form of ICIP grants.Along with the $...
Jan 31, 2023
City of Melfort applying for multiple 'green grants'
The City of Melfort is looking to make significant environmental impacts on a handful of community buildings, courtesy of 'green grants.'The city announced the approval of two applications, at its lat...
Jan 11, 2023
Snowfall warnings issued across Central and Northern Sask.
Some nasty weather is expected tonight and into tomorrow morning for a large portion of Central and Northwest Sask.Snowfall, with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected for the Prince Albert, Lakela...
Dec 26, 2022
'Hundreds' of Canadians stranded for days in Mexico after Sunwing cancellations
Hundreds of Canadians are stranded in Cancn, Mexico and don't know how they'll get home after their Sunwing flights were cancelled last week. Passengers say they've been shuffled from hotel to hotel a...
Dec 26, 2022
Environment Canada issues snowfall warnings, special weather statement
An Alberta clipper is bringing along some heavy snowfall this Christmas.The system is expected to make its way through Saskatchewan beginning Saturday evening and throughout Christmas Day on Sunday.En...
Dec 24, 2022
COP15 negotiators heading towards a global nature deal, environment minister says
A global agreement to protect a significant percentage of the world's lands and waters will be reached by the time the COP15 nature convention ends on Monday, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault sa...
Dec 18, 2022
Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say
The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of the Canadian Christmas Tree Association saying the sector that's already...
Dec 11, 2022
Turtleford area annual Christmas Bird Count coming up
The Turtleford area group of birding enthusiasts is getting geared up to take part in their annual Christmas Bird Count event again this year. Coordinator Brent Keen hopes to see a good turnout for th...
Dec 11, 2022