Tag Archives: Environment
Transport minister orders CN, CP to take new wildfire prevention measures
OTTAWA - Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra ordered Canada's two major railroad operators to step up their fire prevention efforts as of Sunday as wildfires continue to scorch British Columbia. ...
Jul 11, 2021
Heat continues, fire bans remain
After a historically hot week during July long, Saskatchewan residents can expect temperatures to remain high, just not as extreme as a week ago.The Battlefords and Meadow Lake areas are both hovering...
Jul 10, 2021
Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy
Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...
Jul 09, 2021
Transport minister halts trains near Lytton, B.C. as evacuees make temporary return
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is ordering most trains in the vicinity of Lytton, B.C., to halt as residents return temporarily to the wildfire-scorched community. Alghabra says the Canadia...
Jul 09, 2021
Meadow Lake, provincial parks open up free fishing July 10-11
The Government of Saskatchewan announced the province-wide free fishing weekend will take place on July 10-11. During this event, residents will have the opportunity to try fishing on any public water...
Jul 08, 2021
B.C. premier says he will lobby PM to enlist military for wildfire prevention duty
COQUITLAM, B.C. - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he will lobby Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to deploy Canada's military to help clear fire danger zones to prevent future wildfires. Trudeau...
Jul 08, 2021
2.1 million square kilometres covered: Nunavut reveals updated land-use proposal
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut Planning Commission released its updated land-use proposal Thursday after years of consultation and earlier drafts. The plan, which covers 2.1 million square kilometres ...
Jul 08, 2021
Climate change made B.C., Alberta heat wave 150 times more likely, study concludes
A recent heat wave in Western Canada that blew past records and contributed to hundreds of deaths could not have happened without climate change, an international group of scientists has concluded. An...
Jul 07, 2021
Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021
Tugboat and barge sink in Lac La Ronge
Cleanup is underway after a tugboat and barge sank in Lac La Ronge. That's according to an email from the Water Security Agency, which states the location of the sinking is about 45 kilometers from La...
Jul 07, 2021