Tag Archives: Environment
Heatwave hits Saskatchewan
The recent weather fluctuations continue to demonstrate the resilience of Saskatchewan residents.After seeing wildfires, below temperatures, and frost over the past three weeks, heat warnings now cove...
Jun 02, 2021
Celebrating Arbor Week with plans for more urban forestation
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - As Arbor Week is celebrated across Saskatchewan this week, with Arbor Day on May 28, Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie said people may not realize just how much trees benefit the ...
May 28, 2021
Saskatchewan extends big game draw after website crashes
A technical glitch has prompted the Saskatchewan government to extend the big game draw.In a media release Wednesday, the government said its website crashed Tuesday evening, affecting access to the S...
May 26, 2021
PANP reporting healthy black bear population, chance of interaction possible
As more people make their way out to the Prince Albert National Park (PANP) to be outdoors this season, they're reminding the public to be careful when they cross paths with wildlife. More specificall...
May 24, 2021
Wildfire moving away from Prince Albert, no reported damage to homes
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it will likely take days to contain the large fire burning on the northeast edge of Prince Albert city limits, but wind conditions are pushing the bla...
May 18, 2021
Heat and winds to add challenges to firefight in Prince Albert
It's another hot day in the forecast for Prince Albert and the surrounding area and wind gusts will make life challenging on the Nisbet Forest wildfire. A high of 26 degrees with only a small chance o...
May 18, 2021
Early survey results show big concerns in Alberta over Rocky Mountain coal mining
EDMONTON - Early results from a provincial survey on coal mining in the Rocky Mountains show major concerns about expanding the industry. Ninety per cent of the respondents say there are some areas of...
May 18, 2021
Wildfire burning in Prince Albert National Park
Parks Canada is actively managing a wildfire inside the south west corner of Prince Albert National Park (PANP) with all resources they deem necessary.The Phoenix fire, as it's been named, is located ...
May 14, 2021
Go easy on the lawn this month, and the critters: NCC
The snow has melted, growing season is upon us, and that means it'll soon be time to mow the lawn, right? No. While our yards and green spaces have become important refuges during this pandemic, they'...
May 08, 2021
Prince Albert National Park sees record-breaking campsite reservations
The Prince Albert National Park (PANP) has experienced record-breaking numbers for early campsite reservations for this upcoming season.On opening day, using the Parks Canada reservation system online...
May 05, 2021
