Soil

• Mixed conditions presenting different challenges for Saskatchewan farmers

  Saskatchewan's agriculture ministry says many crops are behind their normal stages of development for this time of year.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2022
  
• Dirty secret: Soil reveals Antarctica had rainforests 90M years ago

  The modern-day wasteland of Antarctica was once home to a swampy landscape full of plants and — probably — dinosaurs.

  Science

  Apr 2, 2020
  
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• Report finds risk of lead in soil low, blood lead levels high for kids in 3 Winnipeg neighbouroods

  Ordered by the province, the study looked at neighbourhoods identified as being of potential concern including Centennial, Daniel MacIntyre, Point Douglas, and Wolseley.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Kingston city council updated on revised Davis Tannery development proposal

  The land is "arguably the largest and most contaminated brownfield property within the City of Kingston," reads an information report to council. 

  Politics

  Nov 21, 2019
• Vacant brownfield lot in Saskatoon to be transformed into community garden

  The Rotary Community Garden will be Saskatoon's first community garden located on a brownfield site.

  Canada

  May 15, 2019
• Yard waste accepted at Saskatoon compost depots starting April 15

  People are invited to drop off their yard waste at either of Saskatoon’s compost depots starting April 15.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
• Biologists recommend taking your Christmas tree to the backyard, not the curb

  The Nature Conservancy of Canada is recommending that Canadians haul their Christmas trees to the backyard to help nature and learn a bit about ecology.

  Environment

  Dec 26, 2018
• Nature Conservancy of Canada holds Christmas tree harvest

  Just a 40 minute drive out of Saskatoon was all the effort you would need to score a free Christmas tree on Saturday.

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2018
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• Windy Winnipeg conditions create challenges for drivers and pedestrians

  There’s no snow, smoke or smog on the horizon, but the skyline is still incredibly hazy due to dust and dirt blowing around Winnipeg.

  May 15, 2018
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• North Augusta company concocts fertilizer for home marijuana growers

  “It isn't rocket science but it is absolutely plant science."

  Canada

  May 4, 2018