Environment

Man asked to leave P.A. National Park for leaving food unattended

A Prince Albert man is feeling frustrated after he and his friends were forced to leave their campsite in Prince Albert National Park last weekend. Officials told him he broke the wildlife safety rule...

Jun 09, 2021

Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton

EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...

Jun 09, 2021

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

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

Pilot project aimed at easing park access for traditional land users

A pilot project between the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and Lac La Ronge Provincial Park (LLRPP) will make the region easier to access for traditional land users. That's according to LLRPP manage...

May 26, 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