Tag Archives: Environment
More rainfall expected this week, following weekend showers
Saskatchewan had a much needed wet weekend and there's more of that on the way.Northwest Saskatchewan, like other regions in the province, had a flurry of showers and thundershowers between Friday eve...
Jun 08, 2021
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021
Pandemics, climate change among new threats that demand security revamp: PM's adviser
OTTAWA - The prime minister's intelligence adviser is calling for an expanded definition of national security in an era of global pandemics, climate change and cyberthreats. In a speech sponsored by t...
Jun 08, 2021
New Democrat MP tables private bill, wants federal assessment of coal projects
OTTAWA - Alberta's lone New Democrat member of Parliament tabled proposed legislation Tuesday that would require all coal-mining proposals to go before a full federal environmental assessment. The pri...
Jun 08, 2021
Federal ministers outline principles of $647M fund to protect Pacific salmon
OTTAWA - Record federal spending to try to save the Pacific salmon population marks the beginning of a new chapter that will give the species a fighting chance at survival, Fisheries Minister Bernadet...
Jun 08, 2021
Sask. changes wildlife regulations to help hunters with limited mobility
The Saskatchewan government has made changes to The Wildlife Regulations that will make it easier for people with limited mobility to use motorized wheelchairs and similar equipment for hunting.Last y...
Jun 07, 2021
Ducks are back at the Memorial Gardens
A summer tradition for 20 plus years in Prince Albert is taking place again this year, and began on Thursday at the Prince Albert Memorial Gardens.The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and aft...
Jun 05, 2021
Canada may see more 'zombie fires' as climate warms and winters shorten: experts
VANCOUVER - Blazes that continue to burn through the winter in Canada were once thought to be a myth, but the so-called zombie fires may become more common as temperatures get warmer and less snow fal...
Jun 05, 2021
Wildfire northeast of Candle Lake
A wildfire is burning in the Candle Lake area but officials said there was no immediate risk to the public.Highway 913 has been closed.The fire was reported around noon near Heritage Lake.Candle Lake ...
Jun 04, 2021