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Province says water samples closer to good than bad after oil spill
The first test results for water samples taken from the North Saskatchewan River are now known and being shared with the communities impacted by the oil spill. More than 1,000 samples were taken since...
Aug 03, 2016
Blue-green algae found at Buffalo Pound Lake
It's a sight that can stop long-weekend fun in its tracks, the foamy green sheen over a lake that means blue-green algae is blooming. The province put out a warning this week about possible blooms of ...
Jul 28, 2016
North Battleford imposes mandatory water ban as oil spill response continues
The city of North Battleford has imposed a mandatory ban on outdoor water use. The move comes as workers continue to try and clean up oil that leaked into the North Saskatchewan River on Thursday. The...
Jul 24, 2016
Sask. environment ministry says cleanup work underway after Husky oil spill
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is overseeing Husky Energy's response to a major oil spill caused by a leaking pipeline near Maidstone, Sask. Thursday. Wes Kotyk, executive director of the mini...
Jul 22, 2016
Saskatchewan Enviornmental Society urges cities to go carbon neutral
Saskatchewan's two largest cities are being asked to be carbon-neutral by 2050. That's what the Saskatchewan Environmental Society is urging for both Saskatoon and Regina. "I think it's attainable wit...
Jun 18, 2016
Futuristic, zero-carbon neighbourhood proposed near Saskatoon
A new development proposed for a 90-acre parcel just outside Saskatoon would be the first of its kind in North America if it's built as planned. The Buffalo Ranch development would be a 2000-unit neig...
May 30, 2016
Saskatoon Farmers' Market prepares for Earth Day celebrations
Celebrations for the 46th annual Earth Day will be held at the Saskatoon Farmers' Market on Saturday. The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the University of Saskatchewan is hosting t...
Apr 22, 2016
Saskatchewan last for environmental performance: report
Saskatchewan and Alberta are in lockstep when it comes to lagging behind all other provinces for environmental performance. According to a Conference Board of Canada report released Thursday, Saskatch...
Apr 21, 2016
Wall rules out carbon tax until economy rebounds
As the nation's premiers prepare to discuss climate change this week, Saskatchewan's premier is reiterating his position against a carbon tax, at least until the economy improves. Brad Wall said he wo...
Feb 29, 2016
Sask. won't follow Alberta's early start to forest fire season
In Alberta, they're moving up the official start of forest fire season to March 1. Oneil Carlier, the province's forestry minister, has cited worries about what a mild winter could mean when it comes ...
Feb 17, 2016
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