Tag Archives: Environment

Alberta hunters fined thousands for multiple infractions
An Alberta couple was fined $14,340 for residency deer tagging violations in Saskatchewan.Richard Bannister and Valerie Lavelle of Veteran, Alta., recently pleaded guilty in St. Wahlburg provincial co...
Sep 09, 2021

Timber allocations approved for restart of pulp mill in Prince Albert
Paper Excellence has secured the forest fibre needed for the 2023 restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill - a move that is expected to create 1,650 jobs.The province announced the timber allocations fo...
Sep 09, 2021

Dozens of bikes recovered from Reindeer Lake at Southend
Ralph Olson believes kids just don't understand the pollution they're causing when they throw bicycles into Reindeer Lake. Olson, who lives in Toronto but travels back to his home community of Southen...
Sep 08, 2021

'Pro-Green isn't anti-West': local candidate hopes to spark dialogue
The Green Party candidate for the Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek riding - which includes a large area to the northwest, north, and northeast of Saskatoon - is entering politics for the first time.Cherese R...
Sep 08, 2021

Forest company, RCMP, old-growth defenders due in court this month for four hearings
VICTORIA - The ongoing battle over old-growth forests on southern Vancouver Island is heading back to court where a forest company will seek to extend an injunction order and the RCMP and protesters w...
Sep 06, 2021

Coal committee hears Albertans want overall policy on Rocky Mountain development
EDMONTON - Albertans want to talk about a lot more than coal when it comes to development in their beloved Rocky Mountains, says the head of the committee charged with collecting public opinion on the...
Sep 03, 2021

Responsibility, CWD caution stressed as hunting season begins
A shift in temperature in recent has lined up with the start of hunting season in the Battlefords.The majority of wild game approved for hunters are open season as of Wednesday, following the opening ...
Sep 02, 2021

Mother nature leaves mess for Prince Albert
A swath of broken tree branches litter Prince Albert's streets and properties following a storm that rolled through the city Tuesday night.City crews have already started the clean up process. Parks m...
Sep 01, 2021

'Social movement': Alberta's energy 'war room' planning broad new ad campaign
EDMONTON - Alberta's Canadian Energy Centre appears ready to be vocal again, planning a new campaign to "change perceptions" about the province's oil and gas industry and build what it's calling a soc...
Sep 01, 2021

Study on impact from development on Jackfish and Murray Lakes to help guide future decision making
Close to 90 area residents attended a public engagement and information meeting at the Cochin Community Hall on Saturday to discuss a study related to how development impacts Jackfish and Murray Lakes...
Aug 30, 2021