Environment

Campers, hikers reminded to avoid wildlife

As residents are set to begin enjoying the great outdoors again this spring, staying clear of the wildlife is an important part of that enjoyment.Troy Thompson, conservation officer with the Ministry ...

Mar 26, 2021

Coal exploration approvals already exceed legal road thresholds, data suggests

EDMONTON - Road-building approvals for coal exploration already exceed legal limits in some parts of Alberta's Rocky Mountains and foothills, suggest documents from the province's energy regulator. "I...

Mar 24, 2021

Coming soon to long grass near you: Ticks

Tick season will soon be here.Dr. Jordan Woodsworth of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan says it can be as soon as early to mid-April when ticks start showin...

Mar 22, 2021

Municipality looks to stop river bank erosion to protect well field

The City of North Battleford is looking at ways to address a problem with the erosion of the North Saskatchewan River's shoreline bank. The city's planning committee is concerned about the ongoing ero...

Mar 22, 2021

GoFundMe looking to revitalize North Battleford Dog Park

An effort to help volunteer work at the North Battleford Dog Park has garnered close to $1,000 on GoFundMe.The page is set up for donations to dog park needs, mainly items for keeping the park clean. ...

Mar 19, 2021

Trees removed from Bronco crash intersection, work almost complete at site

Work is nearing completion at the intersection of Highways 335 and 35, otherwise known as the Armley Corner.It's also the intersection where the Humboldt Broncos bus crash took place on April 6, 2018....

Mar 18, 2021

Province reminding residents to avoid bears this spring

As the snow melts in March and April, conservation officers in Saskatchewan are warning residents to be aware that it's bear season.Over the next few weeks, the large four-legged animals will be awake...

Mar 17, 2021

Fair weather forecast in Northwest Saskatchewan

Families in Northwest Saskatchewan hoping for a chance to enjoy the outdoors will have a welcome shift in the weather this week.Current forecasts are predicting above average temperatures, with double...

Mar 16, 2021

Alberta energy minister defends war room petition attack on children's Bigfoot movie

EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister is defending her government's attack on a children's movie about Bigfoot, calling its anti-oil message inaccurate and "quite offensive." Sonya Savage also says it'...

Mar 16, 2021

Sask. Government called on to increase deer hunting limits

Concerns related to the increasing populations of mule and white-tail deer in the province were among the talking points during this past week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)...

Mar 13, 2021