Tag Archives: Environment
Feds propose to cap oil, gas emissions using industry-specific carbon pricing system
OTTAWA - The federal government is proposing to use an industry-specific cap-and-trade system or a modified carbon pricing system to set a ceiling for emissions from the oil and gas sector and drive t...
Jul 17, 2022
Meadow Lake and PBCN tribal councils get funding for green projects
Building capacity for a regional focus on renewable energy and an 816 kW solar farm is part of a $6 million announcement for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. MLTC and Mee-Toos Forest Products (owned by...
Jul 13, 2022
Lake levels getting back to normal, Water Security Agency says
Lake levels in most areas of Saskatchewan are returning to normal, according to the Water Security Agency.The agency released its Water Supply Conditions and Outlook report for July on Tuesday, provid...
Jul 12, 2022
Rio Tinto can transfer, lose or use mineral rights at Fort à la Corne
While no timeline was given, Rio Tinto could lose its mineral claim in the Fort la Corne forest at some point, said the Department of Energy and Resources. The company can also choose to transfer them...
Jul 11, 2022
Emergency Alert issued following shooting in Langham
UPDATE: 9:05 a.m.One person has been confirmed deceased following a shooting in Langham Friday morning.RCMP have released a description of the suspect. Justin Heimbecker stands 6 foot 3 inches tall wi...
Jul 08, 2022
Climate cash to be direct deposited in July
Residents of Saskatchewan will be getting a new cheque from the government on July 15 as the climate rebate switches to a new payment system. To be eligible for what will become quarterly payments, yo...
Jul 07, 2022
Anglers encouraged to check their bait before casting a line
With another free fishing weekend approaching, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is encouraging anglers to double check their tackle boxes. The request comes after a quagga mussel was recently fo...
Jul 06, 2022
Berries and roses planted in the thousands in Cumberland House
Over 4,000 new berry plants and some medically significant ones are now in the ground in Cumberland House Cree Nation.The newly created community forest sits on two acres of land on Pemican Portage st...
Jul 04, 2022
Old landfills to be capped, bridges changed across Sask.
Some old landfills will be taken out of commission and some old bridges will be replaced with culverts in the latest round of infrastructure announcements. In Melfort, the city will get just under $1 ...
Jun 30, 2022
Water levels at Little Red River Park expected to rise
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising that the water levels along Highway 2 north and at Little Red River Park will be rising over the course of the next week.In response to significant precipit...
Jun 28, 2022
