Tag Archives: Environment
Saskatchewan groups mark World Water Day
Friday marked World Water Day. The day, which is recognized by the United Nations aims to raise awareness about the importance of safe drinking water and encourages sustainable development.Some groups...
Mar 23, 2019 The Gardiner Dam (Government of Saskatchewan)
Court dismisses charges in lands case
The case against two siblings charged with living illegally on Saskatchewan parks land has been dismissed by a judge in Prince Albert. Sylvia McAdam and her brother Kurtis were on trial for failing to...
Mar 20, 2019 From left, Lawyer Larry Kowalchuk with Sylvia McAdam, Kurtis McAdam and Anthony McAdam outside Prince Albert Provincial Court Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Melting snow reveals pepper spray, two boys taken to hospital
The snow is melting and residents are being reminded to watch for potentially dangerous objects, especially in light of a recent incident in which two young kids were sent to hospital.Two boys, age tw...
Mar 20, 2019 Two children were taken to hospital this week after finding a can of pepper spray in a yard. Warmer weather means more hazardous objects, such as needles, might also be found. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Lawyers looking for resolution in Husky case
The lawyers involved in the Husky Energy court case say they are making progress in their resolution effort. Judge Lorna Dyck received an update from provincial Crown prosecutor Matthew Miazga, federa...
Mar 19, 2019 The Husky Energy case returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday. It has been adjourned to May 14. (file photo/battlefords NOW Staff)
No invasive mussels found in province's lakes in 2018
It was a good year when it came to controlling the spread of some invasive species in Saskatchewan in 2018.On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that no invasive mussel species were foun...
Mar 18, 2019 No invasive mussel species were found in Saskatchewan lakes in 2018 (Submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Proposed cannabis production facility leaves foul odour for neighbours
Residents living in the area where a small cannabis production facility may be built are voicing their concerns.Marcel Rabut lives next door to where the facility would be built in the Rural Municipal...
Mar 18, 2019
Agriculture, trade ministers will testify in April on Chinese canola issue
OTTAWA - A pair of federal cabinet ministers have been called on to testify before a parliamentary committee on China's move to reject canola shipments from one of Canada's largest grain pro...
Mar 17, 2019
City dealing with water line breaks following extreme cold
The extreme cold that lingered over much of the winter is causing infrastructure problems for local city crews despite the warmer weather of late. The City of Prince Albert issued a notice to resident...
Mar 16, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Discussing climate change, culture and health
The effects of climate change have been widely discussed in scientific communities for years, but now many are talking about the effects climate change may cause on a much smaller scale.Dr. Courtney H...
Mar 15, 2019 Dr. Courtney Howard spoke in Prince Albert Thursday about the effects of climate change not only on the planet, but on an individual level. (File photo/Brady Bateman)
Diamond mine could take 6 years to start: expert
A diamond industry expert says even if Rio Tinto decides to proceed with a diamond mining operation at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert, it wouldn't start up for at least another six years. The mi...
Mar 13, 2019 (Submitted/Star Diamond)
