Tag Archives: Environment
Major forestry announcement set for Prince Albert and North
Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) will make an announcement Thursday in Prince Albert which could have a significant bearing on Saskatchewan's forestry sector as well as global carbon management.CHC...
Jun 08, 2021
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...
Jun 08, 2021
Sask. changes wildlife regulations to help hunters with limited mobility
The Saskatchewan government has made changes to The Wildlife Regulations that will make it easier for people with limited mobility to use motorized wheelchairs and similar equipment for hunting.Last y...
Jun 07, 2021
Ducks are back at the Memorial Gardens
A summer tradition for 20 plus years in Prince Albert is taking place again this year, and began on Thursday at the Prince Albert Memorial Gardens.The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and aft...
Jun 05, 2021
Wildfire northeast of Candle Lake
A wildfire is burning in the Candle Lake area but officials said there was no immediate risk to the public.Highway 913 has been closed.The fire was reported around noon near Heritage Lake.Candle Lake ...
Jun 04, 2021
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
