Tag Archives: Environment
Former climate minister McKenna describes struggles over carbon pricing in new book
OTTAWA - Former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna says the Justin Trudeau government's efforts to explain the consumer carbon price to Canadians were "half-hearted" - and just getting a m...
Sep 12, 2025
Ottawa discussing future of emissions cap with Alberta, oil companies: minister
OTTAWA - The federal government is in discussions with Alberta and the oil industry about the future of the sector's emissions cap, Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said Friday. At a news conference in Win...
Sep 12, 2025
Women play active role in protecting wetlands in Northern Sask.
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 11, 2025
Labrador tea, cranberries among top plants harvested from muskegs
Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...
Sep 11, 2025
Sask. copper mine one of five major projects announced by Carney
A Saskatchewan copper mine project is getting a final push from the federal government.While in Edmonton, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced five projects on the federal government's fast-track list...
Sep 11, 2025
No reopening date for Wadin Bay Campground
There is no reopening date for the Wadin Bay Campground after it sustained severe damage from the Pisew fire in June. That's according to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park Manager Natasha Merriman, who exp...
Sep 10, 2025
Rush Lake well failure probe expected to wrap up within three months
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources says the investigation into the uncontrolled well release at Cenovus Energy's Rush Lake II facility near Lloydminster is expected to be completed within...
Sep 08, 2025
What could drought-stricken forests mean for Canada's fall foliage?
An Ontario biologist says drought-stricken parts of Canada could be in for some underwhelming fall foliage if stressed trees lose out on the energy needed to generate some of the season's most brillia...
Sep 04, 2025
Sask. outfitters lose millions in revenues due to wildfires
Wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan have cost outfitters more than $2 million so far in 2025. That's according to Saskatchewan Commission of Professional Outfitters (SCPO) Acting-CEO Roy Anderson, who ...
Sep 03, 2025
SPSA: Summer may be ending, but wildfire season is not
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said wildfire season does not have a fixed or direct end. It is a fluid situation that can change suddenly due to shifting weather conditions, regardless o...
Sep 02, 2025