Tag Archives: Environment
Free concert series provides uplifting sendoff for evacuees
A free concert series event in Prince Albert on Wednesday helped provide support to those displaced by the wildfires and gave thanks to the hundreds of volunteers."Stronger Together" included live mus...
Jun 11, 2025
Cumberland House Cree Nation sues province over Saskatchewan River delta
The Cumberland House Cree Nation has sued the province of Saskatchewan over the condition of the delta of the Saskatchewan River, which it said is in "a state of ecological crisis because of upstream ...
Jun 11, 2025
SPSA: 'No significant fire behaviour' but lots of work to do
There are currently 23 active wildfires in Saskatchewan; six of them are not contained. None of the fires have experienced significant growth over the last few days. Executive director of land operati...
Jun 11, 2025
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location
CALGARY - For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite mountain range and beloved trails in Kananaskis, Alta., so the world's most powerful people can safely gather f...
Jun 11, 2025
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits
OTTAWA - Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate cha...
Jun 10, 2025
Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast. Jennifer Smith, a warning ...
Jun 10, 2025
SPSA requests federal support in the form of tents, base camps
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has asked the federal government for tents and two base camps.The tents would provide accommodation for up to 200 people, according to Sask. Public Safety ...
Jun 10, 2025
Ottawa's plan for climate change adaptation is falling short, report says
OTTAWA - Ottawa's efforts to prepare the country for the impacts of climate change have stumbled out of the gate, Canada's environment commissioner said Tuesday. In a new report, Jerry DeMarco conclud...
Jun 10, 2025
First wave of homebound evacuees includes Pelican Narrows and Weyakwin
Young adults and families boarding a charter bus in Prince Albert on Monday appeared happy and anxious to return home after being displaced by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. Favourable conditions...
Jun 09, 2025
Quebec government scraps gasoline floor price to boost competition
MONTREAL - Quebec has abolished its floor price on gasoline in a bid to bring down costs at the pump. The Quebec government announced the measure in April after the federal government scrapped the con...
Jun 09, 2025