Tag Archives: Environment

Carbon tax poised to hurt farmers, says Sask. elected leaders
A farmer and reeve in the Shellbrook area, west of Prince Albert, is fearing an impact on both the municipal operations as well as his own, following a ruling from the Supreme Court Thursday that find...
Mar 25, 2021

A quick look at some of the reaction to the Supreme Court carbon price decision
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday the federal carbon price is entirely constitutional. Here's a quick look at some of the reaction to the decision: "The Supreme Court recognized that...
Mar 25, 2021

In split decision, Supreme Court says the federal carbon price is constitutional
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Thursday that the national price on pollution is entirely constitutional, upholding a pivotal piece of the Liberal climate-change plan. The case brings a leg...
Mar 25, 2021

Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether federal carbon tax is constitutional
OTTAWA - It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution. The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax" is constitutional or if ...
Mar 24, 2021

Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether federal carbon tax is constitutional
OTTAWA - It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution. The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax" is constitutional or if ...
Mar 24, 2021

COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study
CALGARY - Alberta relaxed more environmental rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than any other government in Canada, says a study from the University of Calgary. "I didn't find any other juris...
Mar 24, 2021

SACPA: The decline of insect populations and how we can help them survive
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Some people may not be fans of insects, but they play an important role in our ecosystem. Dan Johnson covered this topic at the March 11 virtual meeting of the Southern Alberta Counci...
Mar 24, 2021

Elm tree pruning soon in effect in Prince Albert
Prince Albert residents are being encouraged by the city to get their elm trees pruned by March 31, before the provincial ban comes into effect.April 1 to Aug. 31 is the most active time for the elm b...
Mar 24, 2021

Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests
EDMONTON - Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator. "I...
Mar 24, 2021

Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests
EDMONTON - Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator. "I...
Mar 24, 2021