Environment

Churchill River lowest its been in 20 years

The water level of the Churchill River at Otter Rapids is the lowest it's been in the last two decades. That's according to Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency (WSA), which stated that the reason for...

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B.C. town preps 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson, B.C., as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern British Columbia late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire ...

May 12, 2024

Solar storm puts on brilliant light show across the globe, but no serious problems reported

A powerful solar storm put on an amazing skyward light show across the globe overnight but has caused what appeared to be only minor disruptions to the electric power grid, communications and satellit...

May 12, 2024

Air quality 'very high risk' in parts of Saskatchewan

SaskAlert has issued an air quality advisory due to a plume of wildfire smoke that is spreading southwards through Saskatchewan.This band is expected to produce poor air quality and reduced visibility...

May 11, 2024

Fort McMurray under evacuation alert due to out-of-control wildfire nearby

An evacuation alert was issued in Alberta for Fort McMurray on Friday evening as an out-of-control wildfire burned nearby.Residents in the northern oilsands hub and the nearby community of Saprae Cree...

May 11, 2024

Province takes control of former Cluff Lake mine site

The provincial government has released Orano Canada Inc. from decommissioning approvals and its associated surface lease on the Cluff Lake Project's mine.That follows the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commi...

May 02, 2024

La Ronge ParticiPARK to cost $406K

At a regular council meeting earlier this week, La Ronge council learned the cost of a ParticiPARK will cost an estimated $406,000.Planning for a ParticiPARK began in January 2023 when it was announce...

Apr 11, 2024

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...

Apr 01, 2024

A real screamer. Why some in Saskatchewan are excited about the emergence of cicadas?

At first glance, it sounds like something from a 1960s horror flick or an episode of Radio Mystery Theater, but it's real life and it's coming this spring.Bug enthusiasts in Saskatchewan are watching ...

Mar 30, 2024

Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches

It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...

Mar 27, 2024