Tag Archives: Environment
Northern Sask. First Nation claims government-owned hydroelectric station having negative impact on Sask. River Delta
The Chief of Cumberland Cree House Nation says a hydroelectric dam built on the Saskatchewan River in the 1960s has choked the water and is hurting both the people and animal species that rely on the ...
Jun 11, 2021
Man asked to leave P.A. National Park for leaving food unattended
A Prince Albert man is feeling frustrated after he and his friends were forced to leave their campsite in Prince Albert National Park last weekend. Officials told him he broke the wildlife safety rule...
Jun 09, 2021
Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...
Jun 09, 2021
Major forestry announcement set for Prince Albert and North
Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) will make an announcement Thursday in Prince Albert which could have a significant bearing on Saskatchewan's forestry sector as well as global carbon management.CHC...
Jun 08, 2021
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021
Sask. changes wildlife regulations to help hunters with limited mobility
The Saskatchewan government has made changes to The Wildlife Regulations that will make it easier for people with limited mobility to use motorized wheelchairs and similar equipment for hunting.Last y...
Jun 07, 2021
Wildfire northeast of Candle Lake
A wildfire is burning in the Candle Lake area but officials said there was no immediate risk to the public.Highway 913 has been closed.The fire was reported around noon near Heritage Lake.Candle Lake ...
Jun 04, 2021
Celebrating Arbor Week with plans for more urban forestation
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - As Arbor Week is celebrated across Saskatchewan this week, with Arbor Day on May 28, Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said people may not realize just how much trees benefit the ...
May 28, 2021
Saskatchewan extends big game draw after website crashes
A technical glitch has prompted the Saskatchewan government to extend the big game draw.In a media release Wednesday, the government said its website crashed Tuesday evening, affecting access to the S...
May 26, 2021
Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining
EDMONTON - Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show major concerns about expanding the industry. Ninety per cent of the respondents say there are some areas of...
May 18, 2021