Tag Archives: Environment
Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals
OTTAWA - A national biodiversity group says Canada needs to keep genetically engineered animals out of the wild, after the federal government recently rejected several attempts to strengthen its exist...
Mar 12, 2023
Canadian rover helping in global search for frozen water on dark side of the moon
EDMONTON - The Canadian lunar rover could soon help reveal the moon's dark side. The country's first moon rover is set to put the Canadian Space Agency at the forefront of space exploration, helping i...
Mar 04, 2023
Ontario sites short-listed for nuclear waste storage
The organization developing a place to store spent nuclear fuel in Canada has settled on two potential sites in Ontario. The move rules out 20 other potential sites across Canada, including three in n...
Feb 27, 2023
Northern lights becoming more active
If you've been noticing some spectacular northern light shows lately, you are not alone.Social media have been filled with break-taking pictures of aurora borealis from across the province - including...
Feb 26, 2023
Bird counts taking place across the globe. What to potentially expect from P.A.'s count
People all across the world will be counting birds over the next couple of days.The 26th annual Great Backyard Bird Count officially got underway on Friday and goes until Monday. The goal is to count ...
Feb 17, 2023
City approves OSB mill subdivision
The City of Prince Albert has approved a request by the group planning to build a new OSB mill to section off 200 acres of land near the pulp mill. While not all the hurdles have been crossed yet, May...
Feb 14, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023
A comet is passing by earth but will you be able to see it?
It may not be visible in the night sky, but a comet will pass by earth for the first time in over 50,000 years.The ZTF Comet was named for the telescope system that discovered it (Zwicky Transient Fac...
Feb 01, 2023
Snowfall warnings issued across Central and Northern Sask.
Some nasty weather is expected tonight and into tomorrow morning for a large portion of Central and Northwest Sask.Snowfall, with total amounts of 10 to 15 cm is expected for the Prince Albert, Lakela...
Dec 26, 2022
'Hundreds' of Canadians stranded for days in Mexico after Sunwing cancellations
Hundreds of Canadians are stranded in Cancn, Mexico and don't know how they'll get home after their Sunwing flights were cancelled last week. Passengers say they've been shuffled from hotel to hotel a...
Dec 26, 2022
