Environment

Wildfire near Prince Albert prompts rapid response

Crews with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) were on the ground today, dealing with containment after a human-caused wildfire north west of Prince Albert yesterday. It sparked just west of ...

Jun 14, 2020

Heat, thundershowers expected this weekend

The Battlefords region is going to have its first summer heat wave.Weather forecasts are calling for the first weekend of temperatures getting into the high 20's, peaking on Saturday at 30 Celsius. Me...

Jun 12, 2020

Rotary Skate Park and playgrounds open in North Battleford

As the City of North Battleford opens its playgrounds today, a much discussed amenity is also ready for kickflips and slides. The Rotary Skate Park is available to the public, after the removal of sha...

Jun 12, 2020

Second virtual State of the City Address coming next week

Residents will have an opportunity to get an update on the City of North Battleford's work, and ask some questions as well at the upcoming virtual State of the City Address.The event will be held from...

Jun 11, 2020

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch

EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...

Jun 08, 2020

Meeting Lake property owners concerned from overflow

Residents and property owners at Meeting Lake Regional Park are waiting for answers as they and park staff work to protect residences from waves spilling over constructed barriers.Since a berm was bui...

Jun 01, 2020

Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1

More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen June 1.According to the national parks ...

May 27, 2020

Campgrounds prepare for opening day next week

To meet the demand for an outdoor escape from being cooped up due to COVID-19, campgrounds and parks are working quickly to prepare their sites for summer.Long-term seasonal, overnight stay and limite...

May 25, 2020

Province asking boaters to help battle invasive species

The provincial government wants those who are putting watercraft out on a lake or other water body to remember to perform certain tasks after they have finished up. "Every time you leave the water bod...

May 19, 2020

'Quite a surprise': Baltimore Orioles spotted out of range in La Ronge

A rare sight to see as far north as La Ronge, local residents have been surprised by the arrival of Baltimore Orioles in the area this year.La Ronge resident April Chiefcalf was observing the birds in...

May 19, 2020