Tag Archives: Environment
Temps close in on –40 this evening
If you thought Thursday night was cold, Friday will be even colder with temperatures predicted to drop to -38 this evening. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the City of Prince...
Jan 03, 2025
Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline
The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...
Dec 22, 2024
SARCAN Recycling now accepting variety of plastics, glass and foam packaging
SARCAN Recycling is expanding the list of items it will accept at all 73 SARCAN depots across the province.The Saskatchewan-based recycling depot is now accepting flexible plastics like plastic bags, ...
Dec 08, 2024
Tons of upgrades and additions coming to Waskesiu
The Waskesiu Foundation has some ambitious plans moving forward towards the 100th anniversary of Prince Albert National Park coming up in 2028. With current projects including upgrades to the recreati...
Dec 05, 2024
Maidstone photographer wins award from ExploreSask photo contest
A photographer from Maidstone has triumphed in one of the categories of Tourism Saskatchewan's 2024 ExploreSask Photo Contest, standing out among 2,400 entries.Brenda Makin won the People and Places a...
Nov 30, 2024
WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...
Nov 29, 2024
Extreme cold grips central Saskatchewan, but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long.Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of ce...
Nov 29, 2024
Snow crews start again with emergency routes
Clearing up the city's second snowfall of the season is a start and stop operation after 10-15 centimetres of snow that began Saturday night. The snow crews are still working on grading emergency rout...
Nov 25, 2024
Exceptional weather leading to unpredictable winter commercial fishing season
Northern fishermen are facing uncertainty due to unpredictable weather. That's according to Air Ronge resident Gordon Stomp, who has been a commercial fishmen for decades. Meteorologists are calling f...
Nov 07, 2024
Protestors question status of moratorium
Holding signs that read save the trees and respect the moratorium, over a dozen people gathered on Friday outside the forestry centre in downtown Prince Albert.Over six months have passed since the pr...
Oct 11, 2024
