Tag Archives: Environment
Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is turning 90
A Saskatchewan conservation organization is marking a major milestone in its history.The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary at its convention in Moose Jaw ...
Feb 14, 2019
Those against carbon tax lay out arguments in Regina court
The case over the carbon tax had been months, even years, in the making, and on Wednesday morning it got underway in a Regina courtroom.Day one was all about opposition to the carbon tax and support f...
Feb 13, 2019
Free fishing weekend set to go in Saskatchewan
This weekend, people looking to get out on the ice and drop a line in the water can do so without the need for a fishing license.The province's free fishing weekend will be running on both Saturday an...
Feb 13, 2019
City conducting controlled burn at local landfill
City crews will conduct a controlled burn at the local landfill this week, and inform residents not to be alarmed if they see smoke in the area. The burn will start on Wednesday and last about a week....
Feb 12, 2019
Fog and cold cause trouble for Prince Albert Airport
A brutal blast of artic air has been making life difficult for many Prince Albert residents this past week, with temperatures nearing -45 C, and large amounts of dense, freezing fog looming in the air...
Feb 10, 2019
‘We’re at the very early stage’: Diamond mine open houses set expectations
Dozens of residents in the Melfort area dropped by the Kerry Vickar Centre on Thursday, Feb. 8, to learn more about a potential diamond mine and jobs in the northeast.Representatives from Star Diamond...
Feb 09, 2019
Extreme cold delays P.A. transit system
The extreme cold just got even more uncomfortable for users of the city's bus fleet.This latest dangerously cold snap, which has been accompanied by freezing fog and roads that are even more icy than ...
Feb 07, 2019
Cold temperatures have some benefits
The cold hasn't done us many favours, but it is having a positive effect by tackling invasive species. Brian Poniatowski, a forest insect and disease specialist with the Ministry of Environment, said ...
Feb 07, 2019
Spring runoff outlook varies across Sask.
It sounds strange to speak about spring when it's -50 C with the wind, but the Water Security Agency has released their first spring runoff outlook for 2019.Much of the southern portion of the provinc...
Feb 07, 2019
Diamond mine project east of P.A. still years away
A decision on whether a long-discussed diamond mine will happen at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert, may still be years away. Rio Tinto, the mining giant that has committed millions of dollars int...
Feb 07, 2019
