Tag Archives: Environment
James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation.The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree N...
Jul 06, 2021
Notice Nature: a new creative way to encourage outdoor play, education in community
The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council has announced the launch of a new Youth Engagement Initiative, known as Notice Nature. Available across the region, in centres such as North Battleford, Prin...
Jul 03, 2021
Sweltering conditions prompt province and local RM's to issue fire bans
As temperatures remain well above 30 degrees Celsius, concerns about possible grass and forest fires are growing.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown...
Jul 02, 2021
Evacuation ordered due to forest fire burning near Cigar Lake mine
Cameco has ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan.A press release from the company issued Thursday morning said the action is b...
Jul 01, 2021
The heat is on: SaskPower sets summer power demand record
Air conditioners have been working overtime during the sustained heat wave that has descended on Saskatchewan, and that has led to a record for SaskPower.The Crown corporation reported it had set a su...
Jul 01, 2021
Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan
The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...
Jun 30, 2021
Diamond North Credit Union donates $11,000 towards Harley's Garden
Donations continue to pour in for a community garden project in Prince Albert's west flat. On Monday, Diamond North Credit Union contributed $11,000 towards Harley's Community Garden. Business develop...
Jun 28, 2021
Nisbet Trout Pond near P.A. to be decommissioned
The days are numbered for the Nisbet Trout Pond located in a forest setting off Highway 3 to the northwest of the city of Prince Albert. The province says work is underway to find a new location close...
Jun 27, 2021
P.A. National Park encouraging residents to visit midweek for more room to explore
The Prince Albert National Park is informing the public visiting the park on a weekday rather than on the weekend allows for more space to explore.According to a media release, Parks Canada said amid ...
Jun 25, 2021
Mama bear and cubs euthanized after becoming habituated around Candle Lake neighbourhood
Conservation officers tried every tool available to them over the course of several days to try and deter a bear and her cubs from roaming near the golf course and rummaging through garbage in the Asp...
Jun 23, 2021
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