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  Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

  August 22nd, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Environment Canada says a severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Prince Albert. Shellbrook and Duck Lake areas. Large hail and severe winds are possible. If threatening weather approaches, take immediate precautions. The watch was issued...

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  Hurricane Bill strengthens to Category 4 storm; winds whipping near 135 mph in Atlantic

  August 19th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  MIAMI - Hurricane Bill became a dangerous Category 4 storm Wednesday as it rumbled across the Atlantic with winds near 135 mph (217 kph)- and forecasters say it could get even stronger. The National Hurricane Center said the Leeward Islands should...

  Section : Environment | 0 Comment

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  Alarm bells ring over acid rain

  August 12th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The delicate ecosystems of the northern boreal forests are at risk of lasting damage due to acid rain from oilsands development, according to information compiled by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society. "If you combine the provincial...

  Section : Environment | 5 Comments

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  Shore Gold comment deadline extended

  August 12th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  Those who want to comment on Shore Gold's environmental impact assessment guidelines will have an extra month to get them in. The original deadline was Monday, but Malcolm Ross, acting director of the environmental assessment branch with the...

  Section : Environment | 0 Comment

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  Third free week at the landfill begins Monday

  August 11th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  PRINCE ALBERT - The third of five free weeks at the landfill for 2009 will begin on Monday and run until Aug. 22. The city said the free weeks usually have a high turnout and residents should expect some wait times. Residents may dispose of a...

  Section : Environment | 0 Comment

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  Gas woes send message

  August 6th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  It's interesting to note that some of us have expressed concern over the availability of fuel at gas stations. It seems unthinkable that we, in the oil-rich west, would run out of gas. But the reality of our world is a simple one: ours is a...

  Section : Environment | 3 Comments

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  Power sharing worth thought

  August 5th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  News that the Ontario government has put the brakes on plans to build a pair of new nuclear reactors has, naturally, gained attention in Saskatchewan. Those opposed to the potential construction of a reactor in the northern part of the province...

  Section : Environment | 0 Comment

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  Incorrect comics and crossword printed Tuesday

  July 21st, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The incorrect version of comics and the crossword was printed in Tuesday's Herald. Click on the link below to download the correct version. July 21 Comics

  Section : Environment | 0 Comment

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  West Hill project delayed by rain

  July 16th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The city always said the only thing that could delay the West Hill infrastructure project would be rain. Mother Nature decided to test that theory recently. "Definitely, the rain was poor timing for us and it's absolutely going to set us back...

  Section : Environment | 2 Comments

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  City looks at restrictions on storage containers

  July 15th, 2009 - 5 h 00

  The city is considering new rules for metal storage containers that could include banning the structures from most areas. Right now, metal storage structures are allowed as accessory buildings, except in residential areas, as long as they are...

  Section : Environment | 6 Comments

Other news

• July 14th, 2009 Mighty winds damage farm near Regina, no injuries, storm not yet classified
• July 10th, 2009 Rain welcomed by farmers
• June 30th, 2009 Weather office issues thunderstorm alert
• June 10th, 2009 Shell station in Ottawa begins selling gas blended with Iogen's biofuel
• May 25th, 2009 Sask. company seeks to make money grow from trees
• May 15th, 2009 From landscape to landfill, RMs troubled by trash heaps
• April 22nd, 2009 SaskPower rates rise as province spends billions on new generation to meet demand
• April 20th, 2009 Earth Day event turns watery
• April 17th, 2009 Smokers - please be responsible
• April 11th, 2009 Getting tough on garbage
• April 10th, 2009 Home Depot possibly a no-go for this year
• March 12th, 2009 Enough winter, already
• March 9th, 2009 HTC Purenergy acquires Carbon Rx Inc., carbon credits trading services company
• Febuary 23rd, 2009 Professional maids clean to customer needs
• Febuary 19th, 2009 City wise to aid sled dog race

• Febuary 13th, 2009 Water woes continue to plague Fond du Lac
• Febuary 11th, 2009 Infrastructure spending wise choice
• Febuary 10th, 2009 Weather office issues freezing rain alert
• Febuary 9th, 2009 Freezing rain coats southern highways
• Febuary 5th, 2009 Coke plant suffers gas leak
• Febuary 5th, 2009 Sask premier welcomes change to 'Buy American' plan, but says threat still exists
• Febuary 3rd, 2009 Six more weeks of winter? Uckk!
• January 15th, 2009 Energy plant on hold
• January 8th, 2009 Tax cuts are good for the economy
• January 8th, 2009 Landfill luxuries
• January 7th, 2009 Obama explains low profile on Gaza, says U.S. must speak with single voice
• January 5th, 2009 Environment Canada issues wind chill warning
• January 3rd, 2009 Minus 45 C wind chills grip the prairies, Saskatchewan digging out from storm
• January 3rd, 2009 Tsunami alert issued after strong quake off coast of Indonesia
• December 31st, 2008 Tornado earns top newsmaker of 2008
• December 29th, 2008 Councillors seek to improve free dump days
• December 26th, 2008 Cold weather here to stay
• December 15th, 2008 Wind chill warning issued
• November 26th, 2008 Construction on Home Depot halted
• November 25th, 2008 Waiting for Iogen
• November 25th, 2008 Bankrupt U.S. ethanol producer VeraSun gets unsolicited buyout offer
• November 14th, 2008 Committee delays proposed Toronto ban on single-use coffee cups and lids
• November 8th, 2008 Freezing rain warning for PA and area
• November 6th, 2008 Israeli foreign minister attacks Obama over Iran plan
• November 6th, 2008 Celebrated author Michael Crichton dies at 66
• October 24th, 2008 If it looks like a carbon tax...
• October 23rd, 2008 Saskatchewan says big polluters need to meet emissions targets or pay up
• October 21st, 2008 It's our job to think green
• October 17th, 2008 Truckers have trouble finding diesel fuel
• October 6th, 2008 First Nations meet with government

• September 23rd, 2008 Stop taxpayer funding of CBC
• September 18th, 2008 Re-evaluate drive-thrus
• September 17th, 2008 Cameco says Port Hope remediation to cost $50-55 million
• September 11th, 2008 RM of Buckland council holds off on land sale
• September 6th, 2008 Forecaster predicts drier autumn
• September 5th, 2008 Metis leaders accused
• September 4th, 2008 City councillors divided over recycling locations
• September 4th, 2008 Garbage Collection Disrupted
• September 2nd, 2008 Metis group upset with forest plan
• August 29th, 2008 Want a cold one? (Winter, that is)
• August 26th, 2008 Tornado hits near Spruce Home
• August 22nd, 2008 Old tires make new home
• August 22nd, 2008 Creosote contamination to be sucked out of the ground
• August 21st, 2008 City investigates contamination clean up
• August 13th, 2008 Cameco halts remediation work at Cigar Lake
• August 11th, 2008 Ethanol plant opens
• August 11th, 2008 Cities should lead green plan
• July 30th, 2008 Volume of gasoline sales rise in 2007, in spite of high prices
• July 25th, 2008 Contaminated recycling persists
• July 24th, 2008 Some parts of city singing the blue bin blues
• July 19th, 2008 Weather officials warn of severe storms
• July 16th, 2008 Storm sewer repairs affects access to 30th Street and Second Avenue West
• July 10th, 2008 Forest centre signs biofuel partnership agreement
• July 8th, 2008 Money wasted on ethanol
• June 23rd, 2008 U.S. mayors pass resolution urging cities not use oilsands-derived fuel
• June 10th, 2008 Billions of dollars of diamonds estimated
• June 3rd, 2008 City says pick-up of yard wastes sometimes delayed
• May 27th, 2008 City readies for premiers
• May 21st, 2008 Trench warfare
• May 13th, 2008 Ethanol plant decision still up in the air