Tag Archives: Environment
Fog and funnel clouds: P.A.'s interesting skies
Prince Albert and surrounding area have seen some interesting weather in recent days.This morning residents woke up to foggy conditions. Teri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change ...
Jul 20, 2020
Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations
SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...
Jul 20, 2020
'Grim work:' Climate-change clock ticking on world's polar bears
The climate-change clock is ticking on the world's polar bears and a group of Canadian and U.S. scientists say they've determined when that time will run out. The researchers used data on shrinki...
Jul 20, 2020
Youth Haven following provincial guidelines for July programming
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) Youth Haven Summer Camp is operating for the month of July.The programming, which offers a learning experience and a variety of activities and traditional teachi...
Jul 17, 2020
Boat launch open again in North Battleford
Boating enthusiasts in the Battlefords will have the opportunity to get back out on the water.The City of North Battleford announced Thursday that the boat launch for the North Saskatchewan River is r...
Jul 16, 2020
Major new pipelines and mines must show path to 'net zero' to get approved
OTTAWA - Proposals for new mines, power plants, pipelines or railways in Canada will have to include plans to hit "net zero" emissions by 2050 if they have any hope of getting approved. But the new ru...
Jul 16, 2020
Goats on the grass: City ponders green mowing
Are you looking for an environmentally-friendly alternative to your lawn-mower?Prince Albert city council is considering allowing residents and companies to use supervised goats and sheep to clean-up ...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer. John Holubeshen an...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized E...
Jul 16, 2020
Soggy spring making way for scorching sun, Nanaimo transitions into summer
NANAIMO - If the weatherman is close to correct, Sunday, June 28 could be the hottest day of 2020 so far. Forecasters are calling for temperatures around 26 degrees which would match high marks set th...
Jul 16, 2020