Tag Archives: Environment
Provincial government releases report on forests
There is room for the province's forests to grow, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Environment. "We have a sustainable forest, we have a sustainable forest industry, we're looking f...
Apr 17, 2019 Kevin Murphy, assistant deputy minister with the Ministry of Environment presents some highlights of the report (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Core and sonic drilling completed at diamond site
Rio Tinto has completed some of the most detailed drilling yet on the site as efforts continue to deduce the make-up of the diamond deposits at Fort la Corne, east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corp,...
Apr 17, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond)
Some concerned as fees for Crown land increase
Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is raising some concerns about recent rate hikes for Crown land usage.The rate hikes are for people and businesses using Crown-owned land for commercial purposes.Vermette...
Apr 10, 2019 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is worried about increased rates in for commercial crown use leases (File Photo/larongeNOW Staff)
Time to take a look at your RV
With Victoria Day long weekend just over five weeks away, it's time to ensure your RV is ready to go. Victoria Day is the unofficial kickoff to the camping season, which means it's crucial to be ready...
Apr 09, 2019 Victoria day is just over five weeks away (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Drinking water advisory for town of Wilkie
A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for the town of Wilkie.The advisory was issued Monday morning for the community and anyone who accesses water from the town's water system. Safe...
Apr 08, 2019 A water advisory has been set for the Town of Wilkie (file photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)
New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology
Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...
Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Convoy to carbon tax rally rolls through Regina
Roughly 700 trucks rolled through Regina this morning in protest of the federal government's carbon tax.It took nearly an hour for the convoy to make its way from the city's east side, through the dow...
Apr 04, 2019 The Regina Rally Against The Carbon Tax convoy made its way down Saskatchewan Drive towards Evraz Place on April 4, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Water Security Agency warns of dangers during spring melt
If you are thinking about taking a walk close to the river now that spring is here, you might want to think again.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to be wary of the sp...
Apr 04, 2019 Ice chucks can be seen gradually breaking apart in the Battle River Wednesday afternoon as the spring melt starts. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to keep away from the rivers and stay off the ice slabs for their own safety. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Saskatoon working on contingency plan following P.A. oil spill
The 2016 oil spill that blanketed the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and shut down the local water intake system is being used as a springboard by the City of Saskatoon as local officials...
Apr 03, 2019 The aftermath of the oil spill. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Canada warming twice as fast as rest of the world, scientific report shows
OTTAWA - Canada is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the world and it's "effectively irreversible," a new scientific report from Environment and Climate Change Canada says. At stake is...
Apr 03, 2019