Tag Archives: Environment
Rainfall improves dry conditions, fire bans lifting
The rainfall over the past weekend came at a critical time for Northwest Saskatchewan.Several communities saw more rainfall between Sunday and Monday that they see on average in the month of May. Nort...
May 25, 2021
Federal rebate set to make electric cars more affordable see $100M go to Tesla buyers
OTTAWA - Transport Canada is looking at ways to include used vehicles in a federal rebate for electric cars - something observers say is needed to make the program more relevant to low or middle-incom...
May 25, 2021
Campgrounds continue to fill in Saskatchewan
Despite damp outdoor conditions, Saskatchewan residents have continued to flock to campgrounds since they opened earlier this spring.The reservation launch from the province in April saw a 110 per cen...
May 24, 2021
PANP reporting healthy black bear population, chance of interaction possible
As more people make their way out to the Prince Albert National Park (PANP) to be outdoors this season, they're reminding the public to be careful when they cross paths with wildlife. More specificall...
May 24, 2021
Arsenic legacy in lake-bottom sediments from historic N.S. mine worries researcher
HALIFAX - Findings from a study describing the arsenic legacy left in lake-bottom sediments near an abandoned Halifax gold mine are setting off alarm bells for a senior cancer researcher. A paper publ...
May 24, 2021
Community involvement key to safe, reclaimable coal mines: industry scientists
Coal mines can be environmentally safe and can become useful, enjoyable landscapes when the seam runs out, say scientists working with industry. But they admit that there are risks and costs, and urge...
May 23, 2021
Dry spring can create wildfire trouble for Western Canada: experts
VANCOUVER - Wildfire conditions are cause for concern this year as parts of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia report either significant drought or record low rainfall between January and Apr...
May 22, 2021
Report calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is calling for mandatory risk mitigation measures for vessels operating in the Canadian Arctic after a passenger boat ran aground nearly three years ago. The ...
May 21, 2021
Medstead receiving more than $77,000 for playground upgrades
Children in the Medstead area will soon have a safer place to play.The village of Medstead recently received government infrastructure funding to complete a playground project that began three years a...
May 20, 2021
Canadians urged to prepare as top meteorologist predicts active hurricane season
HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre is predicting another active hurricane season this year, citing the persistence of warmer-than-average ocean temperatures. "Everything is pointing in that direc...
May 20, 2021