Environment

Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations

SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...

Jul 20, 2020

Youth Haven following provincial guidelines for July programming

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) Youth Haven Summer Camp is operating for the month of July.The programming, which offers a learning experience and a variety of activities and traditional teachi...

Jul 17, 2020

Feds urged to do own review of proposed Alberta coal mine expansion

OTTAWA - A lawyer at the centre of a lobbying effort to stop a coal mine from expanding in Alberta says the federal government's refusal to do its own environmental review of the project is ...

Jul 15, 2020

Province warns again of higher water levels

The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince...

Jul 10, 2020

'Stunning:' Scientists surprised at Fort McMurray fire's long impact on rivers

EDMONTON - Four years after its flames guttered out, the record-breaking Fort McMurray wildfire continues to astound - this time with its lasting impact on an extensive river system. "It's actual...

Jul 10, 2020

Conservation officers deal with more than 20 bear cases in La Ronge area

Bears sighting have been common in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park in recent months as the Ministry of Environment has dealt with more than 20 cases.That's according to Conservation Officer Kevin Har...

Jul 09, 2020

Peak flows in the Churchill River system expected to approach record levels

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is updating the High Streamflow Advisory for the Churchill River System to include additional details.According to a media release, the high flow event making its way d...

Jun 26, 2020

Landscaping begins at Air Ronge's Heritage Park

Work to enhance Air Ronge's Heritage Park began last week with groundwork and the addition of a parking area.In 2019, the village council entered into final negotiations with La Ronge-based Little Roc...

Jun 23, 2020

Alberta reinstating environmental monitoring in industry, oilpatch on July 15

EDMONTON - Alberta industries, including the oilpatch, will resume environmental monitoring and reporting in three weeks. The Alberta government and its energy regulator have each issued ord...

Jun 23, 2020

New online tick reporting tool seeing plenty of activity

A new online tick reporting tool has seen plenty of activity during its first season of availability in Saskatchewan.eTick - an online tick reporting website and app created by researchers at Bishop's...

Jun 19, 2020