Tag Archives: Environment
Climate change creating vast new glacial lakes, future flooding risk: research
CALGARY - Meltwater from shrinking glaciers is creating vast lakes that could eventually pose an enormous flooding threat, says newly published research. "Unsurprisingly, we found those...
Aug 31, 2020
N.B. party leaders promise action to stop use of industrial herbicide
FREDERICTON - The Liberals and Greens promised to eliminate the use of industrial herbicide on public land across the province Monday, as New Brunswick's election campaign entered its final two weeks....
Aug 31, 2020
B.C. rescuers, experts concerned about condition of three entangled humpbacks
VANCOUVER - Marine mammal rescue groups and federal fisheries officials are not sure how much fishing gear three entangled humpback whales seen in the waters off the coast of British Columbia are stil...
Aug 30, 2020
It’s not just your imagination; the wasps are plenty and aggressive this year
If you've been spending time relaxing in your backyard this summer, you've likely been having to do plenty of swatting as wasps try to get at your drinks and food.Shawn Sherwood, the general manager o...
Aug 28, 2020
Waste Management Facility resuming normal hours in September
After nearly six months, North Battleford's Waste Management Facility is returning to regular hours.Because of a dramatic reduction in visitors late in the evening during the peak of the pandemic this...
Aug 27, 2020
Fin Island Trail Run kicks off Friday
While residents in the Battlefords have been unable to enjoy outdoor events throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there's one opportunity to enjoy a fun-run weekend before the school year.The 12th Annual ...
Aug 27, 2020
Hunters asked to be fire aware this fall
After a rainy start to the year across the province, things have dried out over the last month which has created an elevated wildfire risk as hunting season arrives.As hunters head out on the land, th...
Aug 27, 2020
LLRIB councillor upset with work stop order at culture camp
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Gerald McKenzie is not happy with a work stop order he received from the provincial government. On Tuesday, staff with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport showed up...
Aug 26, 2020
Conservation inspector weighs in on what to do when encountering an aggressive bear
The tragic death of a 44-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan last week has brought attention to just how dangerous bears can be.Stephanie Blais was attacked and killed by a black bear on Thursday ...
Aug 25, 2020
‘This isn’t normal’: Lumber prices higher than ever
The price of lumber is the highest it's ever been.That's according to Rick Casavant, president of Warman Homes. Lumber prices have gone up 104 per cent in Canada, forcing lumber and wood panel product...
Aug 24, 2020