Environment

Conservation inspector weighs in on what to do when encountering an aggressive bear

The tragic death of a 44-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan last week has brought attention to just how dangerous bears can be.Stephanie Blais was attacked and killed by a black bear on Thursday ...

Aug 25, 2020

‘This isn’t normal’: Lumber prices higher than ever

The price of lumber is the highest it's ever been.That's according to Rick Casavant, president of Warman Homes. Lumber prices have gone up 104 per cent in Canada, forcing lumber and wood panel product...

Aug 24, 2020

Project Falcon initial results in, diamond breakage indicated

The initial findings are in from the first of 10 huge trenches cut into the Fort la Corne diamond exploration site east of Prince Albert.While over 2,500 diamonds weighing a total of 120 carats were r...

Aug 07, 2020

Precipitation decreases, but high flows and lake levels remain in Northern Sask.

Since April 1, Northern Saskatchewan received extremely high rainfall, which resulted in high flows and lake levels across the Churchill River and Lower Saskatchewan River basins.Most of the rainfall ...

Aug 04, 2020

Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

EDMONTON - Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands. The deal, a copy of which has been obtained by The Canadian Pr...

Aug 04, 2020

Researchers look for unique ways to collect data as COVID-19 changes methods

Aaron Fairweather has 27 colonies of ants to keep happy in the living room by getting the temperature, humidity and light just right although the environment at home may not feel quite as comfortable ...

Aug 01, 2020

Community leaders, businesses weigh in on mandatory mask possibility

The sight of mask wearing out in the public has become more commonplace in Saskatchewan, but the province's discussion of potential ramp up of that protective measure gives municipal leaders and busin...

Jul 31, 2020

Blue-green algae warning issued by Sask. government

As the summer heat builds, dangerous blooms of blue-green algae could be popping up in Saskatchewan lakes, prompting a warning from the Water Security Agency and Ministry of Health.The provincial gove...

Jul 30, 2020

RCMP reminding public about sober boat, vehicle operation ahead of long weekend

Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers will be out on lakes this August long weekend and RCMP officers are reminding the public to drive both vehicles and boats while sober. Minist...

Jul 30, 2020

Expansion of Alberta coal mine will need federal review: environment minister

OTTAWA - The federal environment minister is backtracking on a previous decision to keep Ottawa out of the approval process for a major coal mine expansion in Alberta. The existing Vista mine, which i...

Jul 30, 2020