Tag Archives: Environment
NDP questions grounded bomber in La Ronge; wildfire damage assessments continue
More good news on the wildfire front in Saskatchewan thanks to rain, precipitation and cooler weather.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said it will be rescinding the fire ban for the remai...
Jun 16, 2025
Rare find: Remains of large, shortfin mako shark found in eastern Nova Scotia
PORT DUFFERIN - A marine animal rescue group has confirmed a rare but unfortunate find on Nova Scotia's eastern shore. The Halifax-based Marine Animal Response Society says the remains of a large, sho...
Jun 16, 2025
Nearly $700K raised in Saskatchewan Day of Caring radiothon
Saskatchewan was called on to help their neighbours during their worst moments and they came through. With the help of over 60 radio stations and online media sites, $680,345 has been raised and donat...
Jun 16, 2025
Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday
OTTAWA - The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada. The pass also includes...
Jun 16, 2025
Sask. wildfires update: No change in active fire numbers from Saturday
There were still 12 active fires burning in Saskatchewan on Sunday, no change from the numbers provided on Saturday by Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).SPSA said in its daily report at 1 p.m. ...
Jun 15, 2025
Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome
CALGARY - As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit in Alberta, analysts say Canada's most important goal will be to keep the grou...
Jun 15, 2025
Fire Chiefs association says national body could help better coordinate wildfire response
In the midst of an unprecedented early wildfire season in Saskatchewan, and what the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) calls 'disturbing data' from its latest census on fire safety, there are...
Jun 14, 2025
Cenovus Rush Lake 1 and 2 thermal facilities remain closed 'for forseeable future'
Cenovus continues to deal with a well release that has shut down its Rush Lake 1 and 2 thermal facilities in the R.M. of Paynton, about 80 kilometres southeast of Lloydminster.The Ministry of Energy a...
Jun 13, 2025
Sask. wildfire fight shifts from 'defensive to offensive': SPSA
There are currently 20 active wildfires burning in the province; 6 of them are not contained. Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency president and fire commissioner Marlo Pritchard confirmed 400 values hav...
Jun 13, 2025
Fire bans lifted
Two local municipalities have lifted their fire bans. The Town of Kelvington and the RM of Kelvington No. 366 has removed the bans. Residents, campers and other visitors are being urged to be careful ...
Jun 13, 2025