Tag Archives: Environment

Farmers along Little Red River lose out to high water
A group of farmers along the Spruce (AKA Little Red) River is questioning how water levels are being managed, starting at Anglin Lake and running all the way to the North Saskatchewan River. At least ...
Jun 29, 2024

Updates come to Meadow Lake area campgrounds
Roughing it in the bush is about to be a little less rough thanks to new infrastructure projects in Meadow Lake-area campgrounds. New amenities such as a new campground loop, electrified campsites and...
Jun 28, 2024

Parks Canada closes one road to P.A. National Park
UPDATE: The bridge has been repaired and the highway was opened the afternoon of July 4.One access to Prince Albert National Park is closed after damage to the highway, caused by high water levels on ...
Jun 26, 2024

Town of Carrot River deals with aftermath of heavy storm
It wasn't a pleasant evening in the Town of Carrot River on Sunday, as a heavy storm laid waste to trees, power lines, roofs, and anything else it could get its hands on, throughout the community.(Sub...
Jun 24, 2024

Tornado watch, severe thunderstorm alerts in effect across Saskatchewan
A severe thunderstorm outbreak is possible this afternoon and evening. A Tornado watch was issued for many parts of central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, Battlefords and Saskatoon. Meanwhile, ...
Jun 23, 2024

Potential for active wildfire season high despite rain in Saskatchewan
A wetter than normal May and June has led to a significantly slower start to the wildfire season in the province, but the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said that doesn't mean the impact wil...
Jun 19, 2024

Over 50 Sask. First Nations receive first of their kind gas safety signs
New safety signs, designed by a Saskatchewan Indigenous artist, are being rolled across 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province.SaskEnergy's aim with the project is to deliver natural gas sa...
Jun 18, 2024

Star Diamond Corp anticipates ‘decades of mining’ at Fort à la Corne diamond district
Analysis by Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC) confirms kimberlite located east of Prince Albert in the Fort la Corne forest has the ability to produce type IIa diamonds, which are among the rarest a...
Jun 13, 2024

Cumberland House woman part of hit TV series "Alone"
A woman who was raised on the trapline in northeast Saskatchewan, and who works as a tour operator, has been offered a great opportunity to represent not only her family and community, but also her cu...
Jun 11, 2024

Funnel cloud spotted near NB; warning issued
An alert for possible tornado activity and severe thunderstorms in North Battleford has been issued after a funnel cloud was seen in the area. The Voyent Alert, a mass notification service used by the...
May 29, 2024