Tag Archives: Environment
Mastodon migrations north offer clues about today's animal movements: study
WHITEHORSE - The migration of extinct mastodon herds to Yukon and Alaska during warm periods between ice ages could hold clues and warning signs for today's animals moving north during a warming clima...
Sep 01, 2020
New Brunswick Liberals promise to eliminate interest on provincial student loans
FREDERICTON - Liberal Leader Kevin Vickers promised Tuesday that if elected, his government would stop collecting its share of interest on New Brunswick student loans for residents who choose to ...
Sep 01, 2020
Sask. wildfire season only a third of five-year average
A mix of cool weather, precipitation and coronavirus restrictions have resulted in only a third of the wildfires that occur on average in Saskatchewan. That's according to Executive Director of Wildfi...
Aug 31, 2020
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