Tag Archives: Environment
A unique site as ice breaks on the North Saskatchewan River in P.A.
Some people watching the ice break up on the North Saskatchewan River saw quite the sight this past weekend.A single deer was seen riding on an ice floe as the river broke. Since this past weekend foo...
Apr 27, 2020 A deer was spotted on the ice floe as the North Saskatchewan River broke this past weekend. (submitted photo/Aimee McKay)
Residents advised to stay away from North Saskatchewan River during ice break-up
Residents are advised to keep their distance from the North Saskatchewan River during the spring ice break-up period.Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said it is dangerous to get too close to the r...
Apr 27, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie is reminding people to stay clear of the river during the ice break-up period. (Facebook/Ames Leslie)
North Saskatchewan River reaches highest level in 34 years
The North Saskatchewan River proved to be quite the spectacle Sunday as water levels surged during the spring ice breakup."We recorded the highest level in the river since 1986, so it was pretty signi...
Apr 27, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Flooding in Fort McMurray leads to request for military assistance from Ottawa
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Provincial and federal governments say they are ready to help with flooding in northern Alberta as the number of evacuations in Fort McMurray continued to increase Monday. ...
Apr 27, 2020
Evacuation orders issued as rising rivers threaten Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - The spring ice breakup on rivers in northern Alberta is forcing some residents of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods from their homes, and people in the city's downtown have been...
Apr 26, 2020
Frozen North gone forever: Study of Arctic Ocean shows top of the world changing
The top of the world is turning upside down, says the first overall assessment of Canada's Arctic Ocean. The work of dozens of federal scientists and Inuit observers, it describes a vast ecosyste...
Apr 26, 2020
Small gatherings ok for residents, following safety steps
Saskatchewan residents excited to interact with other people may finally be able to do so, yet many have questions.Thursday's announcement from the province detailed several phases for opening up the ...
Apr 24, 2020 ID 25729664 © Hellgren | Dreamstime.com
R.M. announces fire ban
A fire ban is now in effect in the R.M. of North Battleford No 437.The decision was made following the quick melting of snowfall and windy conditions coinciding, which is drying out tall vegetation. C...
Apr 24, 2020 (R.M. of North Battleford No 437)
Alberta's top court overturns oilsands project approval over Aboriginal concerns
EDMONTON - Alberta's highest court has overturned regulatory approvals for a $440-million oilsands project that would have encroached on land a First Nation considers sacred. In a strongly worded...
Apr 24, 2020
Urban planning course reimagines Prince Albert's riverbank
A group of urban planning students from the University of Saskatchewan have reimagined Prince Albert's downtown riverbank as a vibrant cultural hub and an international tourism destination.Their propo...
Apr 23, 2020 One of the proposals includes a multi-level boardwalk that will extend beyond the river's edge and serve as a space for activities including fitness classes and festivals. (Urbanada/YouTube)