Environment

RM of North Battleford issues fire ban

Following the news yesterday the City of North Battleford would be imposing a fire ban, the RM of North Battleford No. 437 has issued a fire ban as well within the municipality effective immediately, ...

Apr 07, 2021

RM of Britannia receives lagoon funding

The Rural Municipality of Britannia No. 502 is getting a significant infrastructure boost through government funding that will support its lagoon expansion.Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the RM...

Apr 07, 2021

Third request to federal government to join coal mine environmental review in Alberta

A third request has been made to the federal government to get involved in the review of a coal mine proposed for Alberta's Rocky Mountains. Landowners, Indigenous people and environmental groups are ...

Apr 06, 2021

People asked not to prune elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease

Residents across Saskatchewan are asked not to prune their elm trees starting April 1 in an effort to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) in the province. They can return to pruning again in...

Apr 01, 2021

Turtleford spray park project receives provincial funding

The town of Turtleford will have government support in completing the Spray & Play project.Wednesday, the province released the list of communities and projects receiving funding through the Inves...

Mar 31, 2021

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