Tag Archives: Environment
Canadian snowpack gets thinner every decade: Environment Canada study
It may not feel like it the morning after a blizzard, but Canada gets less snow than it used to - a lot less. That's the conclusion of scientists at Environment Canada, who have just published wh...
May 20, 2020
Farmers help suppress raging grass fire, question provincial response
The threat of a raging grass fire prompted farmers in the Smeaton area to take quick action over the weekend, and as a result a number of properties were likely saved.By Saturday afternoon, the fire w...
May 19, 2020
Province asking boaters to help battle invasive species
The provincial government wants those who are putting watercraft out on a lake or other water body to remember to perform certain tasks after they have finished up. "Every time you leave the water bod...
May 19, 2020
Province asking boaters to help battle invasive species
The provincial government wants those who are putting watercraft out on a lake or other water body to remember to perform certain tasks after they have finished up. "Every time you leave the water bod...
May 19, 2020
'Quite a surprise': Baltimore Orioles spotted out of range in La Ronge
A rare sight to see as far north as La Ronge, local residents have been surprised by the arrival of Baltimore Orioles in the area this year.La Ronge resident April Chiefcalf was observing the birds in...
May 19, 2020
SPSA provides update on English Creek fire at Fort a la Corne, now at 37,500 hectares
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has provided an update on the English Creek fire burning in the Fort la Corne forest.As of 10:45 a.m., on Monday, May 19, the fire was listed at 37,500 hec...
May 19, 2020
COVID measures cut world greenhouse gas emissions by nearly one-fifth: study
Measures taken to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have cut worldwide greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent, says newly published research. The authors of the study warn the figure shows climate cha...
May 19, 2020
Injured pelican found near death in B.C. to be released after lengthy rehab
BURNABY, B.C. - An endangered American white pelican found near death on a lake in British Columbia's southern Okanagan last fall is to be reunited with its flock. A statement from Burn...
May 19, 2020
Biden vowing to rip up Keystone XL approvals if former VP wins White House
WASHINGTON - Joe Biden's campaign lobbed a spanner into Alberta's post-pandemic economic recovery strategy Monday with a promise to rip up U.S. President Donald Trump's approvals for the Keystone...
May 18, 2020
Fort à la Corne wildfire doubles in size
The wildfire burning in the Fort la Corne Forest east of Prince Albert doubled in size overnight. It was estimated at 5,303 hectares.The fire started May 8 but jumped a guard Thursday fanned by high w...
May 15, 2020