Tag Archives: Environment
Ice fishing season underway in northwest region
Many ice fishing enthusiasts in the northwest region of the province are out getting back into the sport again this year. The ice fishing season usually runs from around mid-December through to the en...
Jan 06, 2022
Dedicated Turtleford group takes part in Christmas Bird Count
TURTLEFORD, Sask. - A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year. Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but s...
Dec 30, 2021
Snow and chilly temperatures expected for Christmas in P.A. and surrounding areas
It's going to be quite a chilly Christmas for those in Prince Albert and surrounding areas.According to Environment Canada, the temperature is expected to hit a high of -25 C for the upcoming holiday ...
Dec 20, 2021
Saskatchewan making progress on methane emissions
The Government of Saskatchewan says methane emissions at upstream oil facilities have dropped significantly from 2015 levels.In its inaugural Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations (OGEMR) Annua...
Dec 20, 2021
Christmas Bird Count planned for Vermilion region
VERMILION, Alta. - Bird enthusiasts in the Lloydminster area can look forward to the upcoming Vermilion River Naturalist Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) coming up. The event is planned for ...
Dec 16, 2021
New trespassing laws in Saskatchewan to come into force Jan. 1
Saskatchewan's new trespassing laws are to take effect Jan. 1.The Trespass to Property Amendment Act, 2019, and The Trespass to Property Consequential Amendments Act, 2019 will require people wishing ...
Dec 16, 2021
Turtleford honoured with provincial Communities in Bloom award
TURTLEFORD, Sask. - The Town of Turtleford is thrilled to have a new feather in its cap after receiving a Saskatchewan Communities in Bloom ‘Special Recognition’ award this year. The award...
Nov 30, 2021
Thousand-year-old petroglyphs discovered at Wanuskewin
The actions of bison is being credited with a major archaeological find in Wanuskewin Heritage Park.On Friday, park founder Dr. Ernie Walker announced the discovery of four boulders with prehistoric c...
Nov 19, 2021
Hunters head back out as white-tailed deer season begins
Lodges may soon be seeing more business, and hunters may soon be out bagging more game, despite the snowy weather of late. As of November 1 and running until December 7, a new hunting season has begun...
Nov 16, 2021
Weather wreaking havoc on roads in northeast Saskatchewan
The latest Saskatchewan Highway Hotline report suggests travel is not recommended on a few highways within the northeast region of the province.On Thursday morning, reduced visibility and icy or slipp...
Nov 11, 2021
