A potash company is helping offset wetlands affected by one of its mines by making the largest payment in the province's history.
K+S Potash Canada is making a $2.8...
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Wetlands restoration receives boost from offset payments
June 5, 2017 - 9:11pm Updated: June 5, 2017 - 9:11pm
Environmental groups concerned with program cuts
April 20, 2017 - 3:56pm Updated: April 21, 2017 - 11:17amEnvironmental groups are worried about some of the cuts made by Regina city council.
Council approved an one year elimination of the household hazardous waste days and...
Ralph Goodale defends national carbon pricing
October 10, 2016 - 12:35pm Updated: October 10, 2016 - 12:35pmSaskatchewan's only MP in the current Liberal government is explaining and defending the prime minister's announcement of a carbon pricing plan last week.
The Prime...
Moose Jaw drinking water advisory extended to September
August 21, 2016 - 11:48am Updated: August 21, 2016 - 12:03pmAbout 100 residents in the southeast area of Moose Jaw won't be able to drink water from the tap for another three weeks.
A precautionary drinking water advisory...
Husky Energy delivers $5M payment to Prince Albert for oil spill costs
August 16, 2016 - 7:11am Updated: August 16, 2016 - 7:15amThe first of several payments by Husky Energy to the City of Prince Albert has now been made, following the oil spill almost four weeks ago.
Mayor Greg Dionne said...
First Nations advocate embarks on hunger strike against oil spill
August 9, 2016 - 7:32pm Updated: August 9, 2016 - 7:32pmA Canoe Lake First Nation activist is embarking on a hunger strike to protest the recent, substantial Husky Energy oil spill.
Emil Bell began his strike on Friday,...
Yancoal potash mine clears environmental review
August 9, 2016 - 4:06pm Updated: August 9, 2016 - 4:15pmOfficials with the Government of Saskatchewan have signed off on an environmental impact statement for a proposed Yancoal potash mine near Southey, Sask. Environment...
Province says water samples closer to good than bad after oil spill
August 3, 2016 - 6:41am Updated: August 3, 2016 - 6:41amThe first test results from the water samples taken from the North Saskatchewan River are now known and being shared with the communities impacted by the oil spill.
Over...
Blue-green algae found at Buffalo Pound Lake
July 28, 2016 - 11:18am Updated: July 28, 2016 - 11:18amIt'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...
Saskatchewan Environmental Society urges cities to go carbon neutral
June 18, 2016 - 10:15am Updated: June 20, 2016 - 8:22amSaskatchewan'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...
Futuristic, zero-carbon neighbourhood proposed near Saskatoon
May 30, 2016 - 7:25pm Updated: May 30, 2016 - 7:30pmA 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...
Saskatoon Farmers' Market prepares for Earth Day celebrations
April 22, 2016 - 11:02am Updated: April 22, 2016 - 11:15amCelebrations 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...