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Wawanesa helping to address climate-related challenges across Prairies through new grant program
December 09, 2024 As part of its commitment to helping build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change, Wawanesa Insurance is pleased to announce three organizations from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan are among the 13 recipients of its national Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants – the Manitoba Métis Federation, the Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds […]
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Government of Saskatchewan’s $25 Million Investment in Emissions Reduction Projects Driving Sustainable Growth
December 6, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan celebrated the success of the Saskatchewan Technology Fund today, highlighting its $25 million investment in 13 emissions reduction projects. The Technology Fund is a key component of the province’s Output-Based Performance Standards (OBPS) program for industrial emitters. Through a competitive application process, the fund redirects compliance contributions from […]
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Powering Canada’s Future: Federal measures helping build Saskatchewan’s 21st century electricity grid
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada December 5, 2024 In the 21st century, a reliable and affordable clean electricity grid is the backbone of a strong economy. Today, more than 80% of Canada’s electricity is generated from clean sources like hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear—and it’s a big part of the reason why companies are […]
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Climate change among the focal points at gathering marking 150 years of Treaty 4 – CBC
Sep 11, 2024 Pasqua First Nation Chief pushes importance of water and its protection A week-long gathering in southern Saskatchewan is reflecting on Treaty 4, marking the past and celebrating the future. Treaty 4 was signed on Sept. 15, 1874, between the Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux and the Crown. The agreement covers about 195,000 square kilometres […]
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Sandy Bay, Sask., evacuees allowed to return home with wildfire contained: Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation – CBC
Sep 10, 2024 Buses will start taking residents home on Wednesday The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says residents of Sandy Bay are allowed to return home now that the wildfire that threatened the northern Saskatchewan community is contained. The First Nation says the evacuation order is over as of 8 a.m. CST Tuesday. Buses […]
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Saskatchewan First Nation orders another community evacuated because of wildfire – MSN
A Saskatchewan First Nation has issued an evacuation order for another of its communities as a fast-moving wildfire approaches. Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it has ordered the evacuation of Southend, a community of more than 1,100 people in northeastern Saskatchewan. Officials say the Merkley fire has forced the closure of the only road into […]
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SPSA Wildfire Update – Response to Flanagan and Late Fires
August 16, 2024 As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, there are 73 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 8 are categorized as not contained, 5 are contained, 42 are ongoing assessment and 18 are protecting property. To date, there have been 480 fires in the province. There are currently two […]
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Muskoday First Nation opens new water treatment plant – Prince Albert Daily Herald
August 16, 2024 Daily Herald Staff Muskoday First Nation celebrated the grand opening of their new community water plant on Thursday, an event that community members, elders and councillors said will bring long-term benefits. “This is a great day for Muskoday First Nation to commemorate, as this new water treatment plant facility gives the Nation […]
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First Nation Leaders Demand Action as Wildfire Forces Sandy Bay Evacuation
August 13, 2024 (Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory) — The leadership of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) and Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is urgently calling for immediate action and accountability from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) in response to the escalating Flanagan Fire, which has forced the evacuation of Sandy Bay. […]
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First Nation in Saskatchewan orders evacuation of community because of wildfire – APTN News
Aug 14, 2024 The leadership of Ballantyne Cree Nation says the province is failing to act hours after issuing an evacuation order for Sandy Bay, Sask. due to an escalating wildfire. A statement Tuesday from officials with the nation said the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has refused to hire hundreds of qualified First Nations firefighters […]
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