Tag Archives: Environment
B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada
Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire ...
May 12, 2024
Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported
A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellit...
May 12, 2024
Air quality 'very high risk' in parts of Saskatchewan
SaskAlert has issued an air quality advisory due to a plume of wildfire smoke that is spreading southwards through Saskatchewan.This band is expected to produce poor air quality and reduced visibility...
May 11, 2024
Fort McMurray under evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire nearby
An evacuation alert was issued in Alberta for Fort McMurray on Friday evening as an out-of-control wildfire burned nearby.Residents in the northern oilsands hub and the nearby community of Saprae Cree...
May 11, 2024
Muskoday fire dept. confirms grass fire responsible for loss of three sheds, but all homes saved
The Muskoday Volunteer Fire Department is expressing their appreciation to the multiple agencies, who helped contain a fast moving grass fire and prevented the loss of any homes.Thursday's initial 9-1...
May 10, 2024
Province takes control of former Cluff Lake mine site
The provincial government has released Orano Canada Inc. from decommissioning approvals and its associated surface lease on the Cluff Lake Project's mine.That follows the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commi...
May 02, 2024
'It is a win for us': Sask. government halts clear cutting plans
Members of several First Nations in the Prince Albert area are claiming a small victory.That's because the provincial government has for now halted plans to clear cut a section of forest in the Holbei...
Apr 17, 2024
West Hill bear captured, moved to forest
A bear that was seen wandering the West Hill area of Prince Albert, first on 2nd Avenue near the top of the hill then on 21st Street and 4th Avenue has been captured and re-located. Prince Albert Poli...
Apr 15, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
A real screamer. Why some in Saskatchewan are excited about the emergence of cicadas?
At first glance, it sounds like something from a 1960s horror flick or an episode of Radio Mystery Theater, but it's real life and it's coming this spring.Bug enthusiasts in Saskatchewan are watching ...
Mar 30, 2024
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