Tag Archives: Environment
Water flows on North Saskatchewan River expected to rise in coming days
High stream flows on the North Saskatchewan River are expected in the coming days after significant rainfall in western Alberta. The Water Security Agency (WSA) said in a press release water levels ar...
Jun 24, 2019 The North Saskatchewan River is expected to rise around 1.2 metres around the Battlefords on June 26, 2019. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Environment should be considered during pipeline expansion: NDP MP
With the expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline approved this week by the Liberals, NDP MP Georgina Jolibois wants assurance the environment will remain protected.She represents the Desneth-Missinip...
Jun 20, 2019 NDP MP Georgina Jolibois stated Canadians should know the risks with the expansion. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan sees highest number of confirmed cases of CWD
More cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) than ever before were found in Saskatchewan last year, according to the Ministry of Environment. Of over 2,000 submissions, 349 positive cases were confirme...
Jun 20, 2019 CWD continues to spread in the province. (Submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)
Recent rain welcomed by regional producers
Rain was a welcome sight for many northwestern Saskatchewan farmers this past weekend. The rain helped cropland, hay land, pasture conditions and development, according to the latest crop report from ...
Jun 20, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Rio Tinto drills first bulk sample at diamond site east of P.A.
Rio Tinto's huge trench-cutting drilling equipment at the Project Falcon diamond site east of Prince Albert has passed its first big test. However, the mining giant said all-important results won't be...
Jun 18, 2019 Rio Tinto's huge trench cutter sampling rig in position for the first super-deep cut at the Star Diamond property at Fort à la Corne. It cut out a trench 228 metres deep. (submitted photo/Rio Tinto)
Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger
A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...
Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Low mosquito numbers could soon turn around
A mosquito-free spring may come to an end as the official start of summer looms.Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant with the Provincial Ministry of Health, Nicole White said residents have been l...
Jun 18, 2019 Dry conditions may have been protecting us from our annoying friend, the
mosquito. (Photo 9607535 © Alexander Zhiltsov - Dreamstime.com)
Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today
OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...
Jun 18, 2019
Proclaimed week aims to educate public about native prairie
Native prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, according to the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan. That is why the organization has requested the government of Saska...
Jun 17, 2019 The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture have jointly proclaimed June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. (ID 118651074 © Koobphenglee | Dreamstime.com)
Conservation officers find wasted fish at Bigstone Lake boat launch
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is encouraging residents to call its Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline if anyone has information about wasted fish at Bigstone Lake.According to a media release, on...
Jun 17, 2019 This photo shows some of the fish found at Bigstone Lake. (submitted photo/Sasktip)