Tag Archives: Environment
PAGC to review wildfire task force recommendations after alarming year of fires
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) said it's returning to recommendations outlined in its Wildfire Task Force report on the management of wildfires in the territories of its member communities.In ...
Sep 23, 2021
Saskatchewan celebrates forestry by bringing awareness to the many industries it impacts
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced September 19-25 as National Forest Week. The week highlights the important role that provincial forests play, both is terms of the economy and environ...
Sep 20, 2021
PANP ecologist says elk can be aggressive during rutting season, however it is rare
It's rutting season for elk in the Prince Albert National Park and staff are reminding the public when visiting the park this time of year to keep your space between you and the animal.Rutting season,...
Sep 15, 2021
Province earmarks specific wildlife management zones for Chronic Wasting Disease testing
The province is asking for help from Saskatchewan hunters to better understand the effects of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).The Ministry of Environment is asking hunters to submit the heads of deer, m...
Sep 13, 2021
Province approves more timber allocations for northern mills
The Government of Saskatchewan continued with a string of announcements regarding timber allocations this week.The latest allotment supports the proposed expansion of the Dunkley Lumber sawmill in Car...
Sep 10, 2021
Timber allocations approved for restart of pulp mill in Prince Albert
Paper Excellence has secured the forest fibre needed for the 2023 restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill - a move that is expected to create 1,650 jobs.The province announced the timber allocations fo...
Sep 09, 2021
Mother nature leaves mess for Prince Albert
A swath of broken tree branches litter Prince Albert's streets and properties following a storm that rolled through the city Tuesday night.City crews have already started the clean up process. Parks m...
Sep 01, 2021
Sudden cold front sweeps Saskatchewan
Almost all summer long, the entire province of Saskatchewan has seen hotter and drier weather than usual. This week and for the foreseeable future, however, the temperature has dropped seemingly out o...
Aug 20, 2021
"Desperate" wasps becoming more common throughout Saskatchewan
Dry conditions across Saskatchewan have helped keep the mosquito population down, but when it comes to insects, there has been a trade-off. Wasps are emerging earlier than usual this year, and they're...
Aug 18, 2021
BHP investment cements the future of Jansen mine, local growth
BHP announced further investment into the Jansen Potash Mine project with a total $12 billion expected to be spent on the new mine.To date, $5 billion has been spent on construction of the mine locate...
Aug 17, 2021
