Tag Archives: Environment
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
Go easy on the lawn this month, and the critters: NCC
The snow has melted, growing season is upon us, and that means it'll soon be time to mow the lawn, right? No. While our yards and green spaces have become important refuges during this pandemic, they'...
May 08, 2021
Prince Albert National Park sees record-breaking campsite reservations
The Prince Albert National Park (PANP) has experienced record-breaking numbers for early campsite reservations for this upcoming season.On opening day, using the Parks Canada reservation system online...
May 05, 2021
'Like a flash fire:' Rabbit owners warned about outbreak of deadly disease in Alberta
CALGARY - Janice Romick could see it coming. The rabbit breeder for 40 years in Cold Lake, Alta., says she saw the writing on the wall before a deadly rabbit virus appeared last month in the southern ...
May 05, 2021
Boreal Heartland looking forward to busy 2021 growing season
LA RONGE, Sask. – Online sustainable harvester training begins next week as the growing season starts in northern Saskatchewan. The training is being offered through a partnership between Northl...
May 04, 2021
Melfort Communities in Bloom planning several special projects this season
The Melfort Communities in Bloom (CiB) committee is getting ready for another busy season.Peggy George with CiB gave some insight into the projects the group has underway for this year as they continu...
Apr 30, 2021
SK 4 Dorintosh named worst road in Saskatchewan
The 2021 CAA's Worst Roads Saskatchewan campaign results were announced today, with Saskatchewan HWY 4 through Dorintosh at the number one spot.The campaign is designed to highlight roads in need of r...
Apr 28, 2021
Big game draw online applications open May 1
The Government of Saskatchewan has set an opening day for the province's big game draw applications to May 1. Hunters will be able to submit online applications until 11:59 p.m. on May 25.According to...
Apr 26, 2021
Spring Cleanup Week begins Monday in Melfort
Monday, April 26 marks the first day of Spring Cleanup Week in the City of Melfort and it will run until May 1.During that week, fees at the landfill will be waived for yard and garden refuse accordin...
Apr 25, 2021
Humboldt Conservation Officers discover oil dumped into Lake Lenore
The Saskatchewan Turn in Poachers line is asking the public for some information after oil was dumped into a lake.On March 23, Humboldt Conservation Officers discovered that a large amount of oil was ...
Apr 23, 2021