Tag Archives: Environment
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
City crews and businesses ready for winter wallop
A layer of ice and snow will soon cover roadways and sidewalks across Prince Albert, which means Wednesday morning's commute to work may be a bit slower.Colin Fraser, owner of OK Tire, told paNOW they...
Nov 09, 2021
Big River RCMP searching for missing canoers
A search effort involving community members, Big River RCMP, Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association is actively underway in northwestern Saskatch...
Oct 21, 2021
PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle skies over Saskatchewan
The Thanksgiving long weekend ended in spectacular fashion for many in Saskatchewan as the Northern Lights illuminated the night skies.The phenomenon was captured across North America as strips of gre...
Oct 12, 2021
Wildfire evacuees growing anxious and running short on funds, said coordinator
Nearly 600 men, women and children from Shoal Lake Cree Nation are anxiously waiting in Prince Albert for confirmation they can return home. It's been seven days since a raging wildfire forced them to...
Oct 07, 2021
Wildlife collisions still a concern this fall: Wildlife federation
Although summer has wrapped up, wildlife can still pose a hazard if you're driving on the highway.The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, along with SGI, is reminding motorists of the danger along the r...
Oct 06, 2021
Wildfires force evacuations at Red Earth and Shoal Lake
In response to the growing threat of wildfires in their region, the communities of Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation have issued evacuation orders for their members and residents at hig...
Oct 04, 2021
Air quality advisories continue in areas of Saskatchewan
Air quality advisories remain for some areas of Saskatchewan - and the advisories likely will continue for a few days.On Monday, Environment Canada issued advisories for the areas around Hudson Bay, P...
Oct 04, 2021
