In honour of Canadian Environment Week, the Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to release its 2021 climate resilience report, measuring the province’s improvements toward building resilience to a changing global climate. The third-annual Climate Resilience Measurement Framework – a commitment stemming from Saskatchewan’s Prairie Resilience climate change strategy – focuses on improving provincial resilience in… Continue reading 2021 Report Shows Improvement To Climate Resilience In Saskatchewan
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Trudeau Scales Back on Green Ambitions as COVID Cases Increase
Source: Steve Scherer, globalnews.ca, September 21, 2020 “We need to get through (the pandemic) … in order to be able to talk about next steps,” Trudeau has said. A recent surge in COVID-19 cases is forcing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to scale back his plan to outline an ambitious green economic recovery package next week.… Continue reading Trudeau Scales Back on Green Ambitions as COVID Cases Increase
Consider Watering Systems to Help Preserve Your Riparian Areas
By Hillary Luchinski AAg, Agri-Environmental Specialist, Humboldt, and Karen Smith PAg, Ag Programs Specialist, Tisdale There are many reasons why a properly designed watering system is an advantage to your livestock operation. Watering systems provide livestock with clean, good-quality water which will improve overall herd health. Remote watering systems also preserve riparian areas and provide… Continue reading Consider Watering Systems to Help Preserve Your Riparian Areas
Can Conservatives claim they cut emissions while cutting taxes?
Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, May 3, 2018 OTTAWA — “We actually saw greenhouse gases go down at the same time as taxes went down under the previous Conservative government. We saved people money while protecting the economy.” — Conservative finance critic Pierre Poilievre, May 1 A battle over the merits of a carbon tax… Continue reading Can Conservatives claim they cut emissions while cutting taxes?
Former MLA Hit with 35K Environment Fine
Kindersley’s former MLA, Bill Boyd, was just fined $35,000 in court this morning, for two violations of wildlife habitat protection and environmental laws. Boyd was Kindersley’s former MLA from the Saskatchewan Party who announced his retirement amidst flying accusations in late summer of 2017. Former Premier Brad Wall then booted Boyd from caucus as it… Continue reading Former MLA Hit with 35K Environment Fine
Energy and environment to be focus of Trudeau trip to western Canada
Source: The Canadian Press, April 5, 2018 OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a balancing act over the next couple of days as he takes the seemingly opposing messages of environmental protection and resource development to western Canada. After beginning the day with a speech to G7 business leaders in Quebec City, Trudeau heads west… Continue reading Energy and environment to be focus of Trudeau trip to western Canada
Former Sask. minister Bill Boyd pleads guilty to 2 environmental charges
Source: CBC News, February 6, 2018 Charges relate to wildlife habitat protection, environmental management laws Former Saskatchewan minister of the economy and retired Kindersley MLA Bill Boyd has pleaded guilty to two charges relating to violations of wildlife habitat protection and environmental management laws. The Ministry of Environment confirmed Tuesday Boyd pleaded guilty to one charge… Continue reading Former Sask. minister Bill Boyd pleads guilty to 2 environmental charges
Sask. environment minister negotiating with feds on carbon
Source: The Canadian Press, November 17, 2017 Saskatchewan currently relies on coal for more than half of its electricity Saskatchewan Environment Minister Dustin Duncan says he’s negotiating a deal with federal counterpart Catherine McKenna on carbon. Duncan wants McKenna to let his province get credit for the carbon capture and storage system it has on… Continue reading Sask. environment minister negotiating with feds on carbon
Go Green! Town of Kindersley Water E-Billling Now Available
The Town of Kindersley is pleased to offer you the option to receive your water bill electronically. This convenient and environmentally friendly service is part of our commitment to providing citizens with the best in customer service. Sign Up Online at Kindersley.ca/ebill For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley… Continue reading Go Green! Town of Kindersley Water E-Billling Now Available
Join Kindersley’s Freecycle Campaign!
Source: Town of Kindersley, October 10, 2017 Instead of tossing that thing you no longer want, give it away to someone else. How to participate: Click on the Freecycle image below or visit the Town of Kindersley’s Facebook page. Post your FREE item Share pics of your best reuse/repurpose projects You can also post your Freecycle… Continue reading Join Kindersley’s Freecycle Campaign!