Environment

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

Weather has limited effect on Battlefords community

Effects of recent storm activity in the Battlefords have left little effect on the community and the North Battleford Fire Department expects to soon lift the city's fire ban.At this time, there have ...

Jun 17, 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

Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton

EDMONTON - The federal and Alberta governments are signing an agreement that could lead to a plant to produce hydrogen built near Edmonton. The governments say they're working with Air Products Canada...

Jun 09, 2021

Major forestry announcement set for Prince Albert and North

Cumberland House Cree Nation (CHCN) will make an announcement Thursday in Prince Albert which could have a significant bearing on Saskatchewan's forestry sector as well as global carbon management.CHC...

Jun 08, 2021

More rainfall expected this week, following weekend showers

Saskatchewan had a much needed wet weekend and there's more of that on the way.Northwest Saskatchewan, like other regions in the province, had a flurry of showers and thundershowers between Friday eve...

Jun 08, 2021

Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 1...

Jun 08, 2021