Tag Archives: Environment
Campgrounds at Narrow Hills Provincial Park evacuated and closed due to Harding Fire
A number of camping sites in Narrow Hills Provincial Park have been evacuated and closed as a result of the Harding fire that is burning just north of Smeaton.According to Becky Hoehn, the acting Exec...
Jul 16, 2021
Precipitation unlikely to provide relief during wildfires, heat wave
Saskatchewan residents hoping that nature can help alleviate wildfires ravaging the northern region of the province are unlikely to see that support come through.According to Environment Canada, tempe...
Jul 15, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning
Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...
Jul 14, 2021
Province contributing to provincial park capital projects in central and north Sask.
The Saskatchewan government's recent $18.1 million funding commitment to provincial parks is coming to central and northern Saskatchewan.Around $7.7 million is being dedicated to these parks alone, th...
Jul 14, 2021
Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires
More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...
Jul 13, 2021
Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy
Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...
Jul 09, 2021
Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021
James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation.The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree N...
Jul 06, 2021