Tag Archives: Environment
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning
Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...
Jul 14, 2021
Province contributing to provincial park capital projects in central and north Sask.
The Saskatchewan government's recent $18.1 million funding commitment to provincial parks is coming to central and northern Saskatchewan.Around $7.7 million is being dedicated to these parks alone, th...
Jul 14, 2021
Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires
More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...
Jul 13, 2021
Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy
Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...
Jul 09, 2021
Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021
James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation.The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree N...
Jul 06, 2021
Notice Nature: a new creative way to encourage outdoor play, education in community
The North Saskatchewan River Basin Council has announced the launch of a new Youth Engagement Initiative, known as Notice Nature. Available across the region, in centres such as North Battleford, Prin...
Jul 03, 2021
Sweltering conditions prompt province and local RM's to issue fire bans
As temperatures remain well above 30 degrees Celsius, concerns about possible grass and forest fires are growing.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown...
Jul 02, 2021
