Tag Archives: Environment
Province warns again of higher water levels
The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...
Jul 10, 2020
'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers
EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...
Jul 10, 2020
Northern wildfire evacuations need to improve: report
The authors of a new report are calling for a "made in the North approach" to wildfire evacuations. Looking at the experiences of Pelican Narrows residents who were evacuated during 2017 fires, the Un...
Jun 23, 2020
Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15
EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...
Jun 23, 2020
New online tick reporting tool seeing plenty of activity
A new online tick reporting tool has seen plenty of activity during its first season of availability in Saskatchewan.eTick - an online tick reporting website and app created by researchers at Bishop's...
Jun 19, 2020
Second rare grizzly bear spotted in Banff National Park by Calgary family
BANFF, Alta. - A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park. Earlier this spring, an unusual white grizzly bear was revealed publicly after it was seen by a Banff family alo...
Jun 16, 2020
Weekend storm tears path through small hamlet and surrounding farms
Marlene Coulter-Hovdebo says the storm that devastated their property sounded like a train was coming through, and there was zero visibilty.Coulter-Hovdebo and her husband live just north of Brancepet...
Jun 15, 2020
Weekend storm tears path through small hamlet and surrounding farms
Marlene Coulter-Hovdebo says the storm that devastated their property sounded like a train was coming through, and there was zero visibilty. Coulter-Hovdebo and her husband live just north of Brancepe...
Jun 15, 2020
Wildfire near Prince Albert prompts rapid response
Crews with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) were on the ground today, dealing with containment after a human-caused wildfire north west of Prince Albert yesterday. It sparked just west of ...
Jun 14, 2020
Pregnant doe shot and left near Weldon
Content Warning: Graphic image belowConservation officers are looking for your help to solve the shooting of a pregnant mule deer doe near Weldon.Melfort conservation officers received a Turn in Poach...
Jun 12, 2020