Tag Archives: Environment
'It is a win for us': Sask. government halts clear cutting plans
Members of several First Nations in the Prince Albert area are claiming a small victory.That's because the provincial government has for now halted plans to clear cut a section of forest in the Holbei...
20h ago
West Hill bear captured, moved to forest
A bear that was seen wandering the West Hill area of Prince Albert, first on 2nd Avenue near the top of the hill then on 21st Street and 4th Avenue has been captured and re-located. Prince Albert Poli...
Apr 15, 2024
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you
OTTAWA - The national price on pollution will rise by $15 per tonne today. Here's some questions answered about what this could mean for you. Who pays the carbon price? Canada has two different carbon...
Apr 01, 2024
A real screamer. Why some in Saskatchewan are excited about the emergence of cicadas?
At first glance, it sounds like something from a 1960s horror flick or an episode of Radio Mystery Theater, but it's real life and it's coming this spring.Bug enthusiasts in Saskatchewan are watching ...
Mar 30, 2024
Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representin...
Mar 27, 2024
Programs available for B.C. farmers to prepare for droughts
The B.C. government is bolstering supports to help farmers manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock. The province has invested $80 million into the Agricultural Water Infrastructure Pro...
Liam Verster Mar 18, 2024
Meadow Lake gardeners get tips for new seeding season
Gardeners in the Meadow Lake area are starting to roll up their sleeves, getting ready for a new gardening season. The Willow Creek Community Garden group recently held its Seedy Sunday event in Meado...
Angela Brown Mar 17, 2024
Over $97 million announced to help Canadian farmers adopt clean technologies
An influx of funding for the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program will keep farmers on the cutting edge. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced more than $97 million for the progra...
farmnewsNOW Staff Mar 07, 2024
UN warns of climate change impact on farms and rural households run by women in poor countries
Women who run farms and rural households in poor countries suffer more from climate change and are discriminated against as they try to adapt to other sources of income in times of crisis, the United ...
The Associated Press Mar 05, 2024
Winter come lately – snowfall warning for central, northeast Sask.
Winter may be late but it is reminding people in Central and Northeast Saskatchewan that it is a fickle master and will be dumping between 10 and 15 cms of snow before Friday morning. The alert covers...
Feb 29, 2024
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