Tag Archives: Environment
Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods
Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...
Aug 01, 2020
Food prices on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - At the Wednesday version of the Kamloops Regional Farmers Market, the bounty of local farms is on full display. Consumers were buying up onions, beans, carrots, and beets, keeping local far...
Jul 31, 2020
Blue-green algae warning issued by Sask. government
As the summer heat builds, dangerous blooms of blue-green algae could be popping up in Saskatchewan lakes, prompting a warning from the Water Security Agency and Ministry of Health.The provincial gove...
Jul 30, 2020
RCMP reminding public about sober boat, vehicle operation ahead of long weekend
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers will be out on lakes this August long weekend and RCMP officers are reminding the public to drive both vehicles and boats while sober. Minist...
Jul 30, 2020
Expansion of Alberta coal mine will need federal review: environment minister
OTTAWA - The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The existing Vista mine, which i...
Jul 30, 2020
Municipalities look to fogging to curb mosquito problem
Enjoying the outdoors has proven less comfortable this summer than most Saskatchewan residents would like, thanks to heavy rain and a swarm of mosquito bites. Now, some communities are looking to curb...
Jul 29, 2020
Water levels peaking in the north, receding with heat
Record highs for water levels in rivers and lakes have already occurred in communities like Prince Albert and the Battlefords, and flows further into Northern Saskatchewan are now on the same track an...
Jul 29, 2020
Extreme heat ahead for most of Saskatchewan
Rain and wind have defined Saskatchewan's summer thus far, but residents are about to experience one of the province's warmer weeks in years.A heat warning is in effect for most of Saskatchewan, with ...
Jul 28, 2020
Nomination deadline extended for Environmental Stewardship Award
CALGARY, AB. — Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has extended the 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) nomination deadline to July 31. The award showcases the work of provincial beef producers ...
Jul 26, 2020
Program looks to help businesses cut down power use
SaskPower is looking to help small and medium sized businesses cut their energy consumption.The Crown-owned utility is now offering its Walk-Through Energy Assessment Program to small and medium sized...
Jul 24, 2020
