Tag Archives: Environment
Wildfires force evacuations at Red Earth and Shoal Lake
In response to the growing threat of wildfires in their region, the communities of Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation have issued evacuation orders for their members and residents at hig...
Oct 04, 2021
Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan
Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...
Oct 04, 2021
Weekly garbage collection ending
The community of Prince Albert is being advised by the city that weekly garbage collection will be discontinued starting in October and garbage collection will return to the bi-weekly schedule.Yard wa...
Sep 25, 2021
PAGC to review wildfire task force recommendations after alarming year of fires
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said it's returning to recommendations outlined in its Wildfire Task Force report on the management of wildfires in the territories of its member communities.In ...
Sep 23, 2021
Saskatchewan celebrates forestry by bringing awareness to the many industries it impacts
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced September 19-25 as National Forest Week. The week highlights the important role that provincial forests play, both is terms of the economy and environ...
Sep 20, 2021
PANP ecologist says elk can be aggressive during rutting season, however it is rare
It's rutting season for elk in the Prince Albert National Park and staff are reminding the public when visiting the park this time of year to keep your space between you and the animal.Rutting season,...
Sep 15, 2021
Province earmarks specific wildlife management zones for Chronic Wasting Disease testing
The province is asking for help from Saskatchewan hunters to better understand the effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).The Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, m...
Sep 13, 2021
Province approves more timber allocations for northern mills
The Government of Saskatchewan continued with a string of announcements regarding timber allocations this week.The latest allotment supports the proposed expansion of the Dunkley Lumber sawmill in Car...
Sep 10, 2021
Timber allocations approved for restart of pulp mill in Prince Albert
Paper Excellence has secured the forest fibre needed for the 2023 restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill - a move that is expected to create 1,650 jobs.The province announced the timber allocations fo...
Sep 09, 2021
'Pro-Green isn't anti-West': local candidate hopes to spark dialogue
The Green Party candidate for the Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek riding - which includes a large area to the northwest, north, and northeast of Saskatoon - is entering politics for the first time.Cherese R...
Sep 08, 2021
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