Environment Ministry

• Fish not biting ‘like they used to’ in Lac-Mégantic 10 years after rail disaster

  Some Quebec anglers say they're seeing fewer fish, and their catches are increasingly adult fish — a sign that fewer are being born.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan Environment targets key wildlife zones for CWD testing

  Chronic wasting disease is an infectious central nervous system disease in cervids — including caribou, deer, elk and moose — and is fatal to infected deer.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2021
  
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• Montreal’s Jean-Doré beach re-opening pushed back to Monday

  The re-opening of Montreal's Jean-Doré beach on Île Notre-Dame has been pushed back from Sunday to Monday due to bad weather conditions.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2020
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• Water at Montreal’s Jean-Doré beach off limits due to bacterial contamination

  Quebec's environment ministry said the decision to close the beach was made following water quality tests carried out on July 29.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2020
• Gronlid, Sask. man fined for illegal wildlife trafficking

  Randall Wehrkamp was fined $36,500 for illegal wildlife trafficking after buying and selling antlers in Saskatchewan without a permit.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2020
• Wildlife trafficking fine for Loon Lake, Sask. man

  Trafficking in wildlife charges were laid against Richard Weeseekase in September 2019.

  Canada

  Nov 21, 2019
• Conservation group raises concerns over proposed potash mine near Regina

  A conservation group is raising concerns over a proposed potash mine near Sedley, Sask.

  Environment

  Apr 3, 2019
• Can more be done to prevent Vernon dust advisories?

  The number of days Vernon has experienced dust advisories has increased in recent years.

  Environment

  Mar 21, 2019
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• Saskatchewan closing counter service at 19 environment field offices

  Environment Ministry closing front counter and walk-in service at 19 offices in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2019
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• Sask. officials urge caution around predatory animals

  Saskatchewan’s Environment Ministry said precautions should be taken when at parks or campgrounds where there is a higher risk of encountering a predator.

  Canada

  May 10, 2018