Tag Archives: Environment
Miette Hot Springs reopens, but wildfire keeps rest of Jasper National Park closed
Parks Canada says Miette Hot Springs, a popular feature of Jasper National Park, has reopened as crews continue to fight a wildfire that's keeping the rest of the park closed. Parks Canada issued a st...
Aug 18, 2024
Jasper wildfire no longer out-of-control, now classified as 'being held'
Parks Canada says a wildfire that forced everyone to flee the Alberta town of Jasper and destroyed close to a third of its buildings is no longer classified as out-of-control and is now listed as "bei...
Aug 17, 2024
Jasper wildfire no longer out-of-control, now classified as 'being held'
JASPER, ALTA. - Parks Canada says a wildfire that forced everyone to flee the Alberta town of Jasper and destroyed close to a third of its buildings is no longer classified as out-of-control and is no...
Aug 17, 2024
Low water levels affecting salmon migration in B.C. streams: DFO
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Low water levels brought on by years of severe drought, paired with meagre snowpack and rainfall, are leaving B.C.'s salmon in a compromising position during their spawning migration,...
Aug 17, 2024
Jasper's burnt landscape could take more than a century to recover: wildfire expert
JASPER, ALTA. - It could take more than a century for the freshly burned forest in Jasper National Park to regenerate into its previous postcard-perfect form, a wildfire expert says. The dense forest'...
Aug 17, 2024
Elk population in good standing heading into hunting season
While you may start to see bears becoming more active while they prepare for their winter hibernation, you may start seeing elk become more active around the province for a different reason. Elk are h...
Aug 16, 2024
FSIN concerned about irrigation project's environmental impact on Cumberland House Cree Nation
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is expressing concerns about the potential effects of a farm irrigation project. The FSIN has announced their support for the Cumberland House Cre...
Aug 16, 2024
The Olive Tree gets extended funding from the government
The Olive Tree will get a one-time grant of $50,000 from The Government of Saskatchewan to expand its Homebase Outreach Program. According to a press release, the funding is provided through the Saska...
Aug 16, 2024
Yukon minister says there's still 'hope' for gold mining to continue at disaster site
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government hopes mining can eventually restart at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster, despite calls from the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation to halt mining activity on its tr...
Aug 16, 2024
Update on wildfire locations in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Association (SPSA) issued their most recent information on the ongoing wildfires in the province Friday morning. With data as recent as 8:30 a.m., there are 73 active wi...
Aug 16, 2024