Tag Archives: Environment
Tugboat and barge sink in Lac La Ronge
Cleanup is underway after a tugboat and barge sank in Lac La Ronge. That's according to an email from the Water Security Agency, which states the location of the sinking is about 45 kilometers from La...
Jul 07, 2021
Bear exhibiting no fear of humans euthanized at Eagle Point
The weekend proved busy for conservation officers as they had to deal with eight nuisance bears in the La Ronge area.That's according to an email sent to larongeNOW by the Ministry of Environment. In ...
Jul 06, 2021
James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree ...
Jul 06, 2021
James Smith Cree Nation receives donation of jack pine seedlings
Paper Excellence has made a substantial donation of tree seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. The pulp and paper company out of B.C. has donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree ...
Jul 06, 2021
Evacuation ordered due to forest fire burning near Cigar Lake mine
Cameco has ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan.A press release from the company issued Thursday morning said the action is b...
Jul 01, 2021
The heat is on: SaskPower sets summer power demand record
Air conditioners have been working overtime during the sustained heat wave that has descended on Saskatchewan, and that has led to a record for SaskPower.The Crown corporation reported it had set a su...
Jul 01, 2021
Heat, dry conditions taking toll on crops in Saskatchewan
The heat wave in Saskatchewan is having a major impact on crops in the province.In its weekly crop report, the Ministry of Agriculture said producers around the province need rain to improve crop and ...
Jun 30, 2021
Mama bear and cubs euthanized after becoming habituated around Candle Lake neighbourhood
Conservation officers tried every tool available to them over the course of several days to try and deter a bear and her cubs from roaming near the golf course and rummaging through garbage in the Asp...
Jun 23, 2021
Cumberland House Cree Nation declares jurisdiction over Sask. River Delta
The Chief of Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) said he just wants his people and territory respected.And that's why the central Saskatchewan first nation is declaring economic sovereignty over its l...
Jun 10, 2021
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