Tag Archives: Environment
Severe storm expected Wednesday in the Battlefords
A significant winter storm is predicted to hit the Battlefords Wednesday morning.In a special weather statement on Tuesday, Environment Canada said the area could see freezing rain, followed by a swit...
Jan 12, 2021
Old town landfill closure process on track
Battleford's old landfill remains on track in the decommission process.Results from a slope stability analysis that was carried out on the old land, was presented to council Monday evening. The report...
Jan 12, 2021
Victoria no longer flushes raw sewage into ocean after area opens treatment plant
VICTORIA - The Greater Victoria area no longer uses surrounding ocean waters to flush away raw effluent now that a $775 million sewage plant has started treating the equivalent of 43 Olympic-sized poo...
Jan 09, 2021
Water Security Agency, municipalities caution travellers of thin ice
Due to continuing milder winter weather in Saskatchewan, the Water Security Agency (WSA) reissued an advisory to ensure the public checks ice thickness on waterbodies before walking, snowmobiling, or ...
Jan 08, 2021
SACPA presentation explores potential growth for Canada’s agri-food trade and export
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Canada is a major exporter of agricultural commodities, technology, equipment and food, but is there potential for growth and what countries are our main trading partners? Those quest...
Jan 08, 2021
Wilkinson, First Nations concerned by sale of energy leases in Alaska wildlife refuge
Federal politicians and northern First Nations expressed concern over Wednesday's sale of energy leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. "Canada continues to strongly oppose development in...
Jan 06, 2021
Ontario First Nation hopes new funding will end some water advisories
OTTAWA - The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation is expanding its water system to deliver clean drinking water to hundreds of residents who have been grappling for more than a decade with seven ...
Jan 06, 2021
Protected areas may not safeguard all that Canadians need them to: research
The natural regions Canada protects don't line up that well with where Canadians actually need them, research suggests. A paper published Tuesday concludes that the country's vast network of parks isn...
Jan 05, 2021
North Battleford offers free Christmas tree recycling
Christmas has come to an end in the Battlefords and everyone will have to properly dispose of their trees.The City of North Battleford is recycling Christmas trees as mulch chips again this year and w...
Jan 04, 2021
Warm temperatures could lead to slick road conditions: Environment Canada
People may have noticed they don't need to go far if they want to find warm weather this winter. The trend of warm temperatures seen over the last few days is set to continue for the next week and a h...
Jan 04, 2021