Environment

Saskatchewan still aiming to increase crude production by 2030

The province remains committed to increasing crude production by around 31 per cent over the next seven years.In a statement sent to paNOW, the Ministry of Energy and Resources said the plan is to pro...

Jun 26, 2023

Tourism Saskatchewan looking to change northern lights from niche market to popular attraction

The province is hoping to entice more people to visit by promoting opportunities to see the aurora borealis.More commonly known as the northern lights, Tourism Saskatchewan considers it a niche market...

Jun 23, 2023

Muskoday Fire Captain receives prestigious national award

A Saskatchewan firefighter is one of three women in Canada being recognized on the national stage. Michelle Vandevord was recently recognized through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Awards Progra...

Jun 20, 2023

U.S. deploys high-tech Pentagon program to help Canada detect, suppress new wildfires

The U.S. Department of Defense has deployed a new high-tech fire detection system to help Canada battle one of its worst wildfire seasons on record.The White House says the FireGuard system uses real-...

Jun 17, 2023

Métis Nations set to benefit from proposed uranium project in north Sask.

Several Mtis Nations in northern Saskatchewan are set to benefit from a uranium project in the area.Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) and the seven Mtis Locals of Northern Region 2 - which includes La L...

Jun 15, 2023

Weather not helping as crews battle fire that forced Edson, Alta., to evacuate

Extreme fire behaviour is anticipated for a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of the town of Edson early Friday morning, officials in Alberta said as local leaders urged anyone who stayed behind t...

Jun 10, 2023

PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity.

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting capacity. This come...

Jun 09, 2023

One northern Quebec town evacuated as wildfires spread; others allowed to return home

Another northern Quebec town was evacuated due to an out of control wildfire on Saturday as the federal government confirmed that Canadian Forces personnel would be deployed to help combat forest fire...

Jun 03, 2023

New community garden in La Ronge to enhance food security

The Town of La Ronge Parks and Recreation Department is launching a community garden as part of a partnership with Northlands College called the Northern Food Security Project."I envision having a com...

May 31, 2023

Mushroom Coffins: The Earth Will Thank You Later

Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Everything about standard burial practices is bad news bears when it comes to the environment. Sinking lacquered coffins and metal caskets into the ground ...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! May 31, 2023