Environment

Village of Makwa spared from major flooding

Warmer temperatures brought a flash flood to the village of Makwa Tuesday night as warmer temperatures induced a quick spring runoff which flooded village streets for a brief period.Mayor Keith Nydegg...

Apr 22, 2020 (Submitted/ Tammy Lee Bauer)

City scaling back Parks Services

A lack of activity in public spaces means an adjustment for city employees and the cost of services.Administration for the City of North Battleford brought forward the Parks Services Plan for dealing ...

Apr 21, 2020 The City is planning to maintain parks and other areas on a modified schedule. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)

Some wildlife coming out of hibernation

While it may not completely feel like it, the spring season is here.The coming of the season brings a number of changes including many wild animals coming out of hibernation. Casey Howey, conservation...

Apr 14, 2020 The Ministry of Environment expects the black bear population to be healthy in the area. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Pregnant cow moose slaughtered on private lands

Meadow Lake conservation officers are seeking public assistance in identifying those responsible for the death of a pregnant cow moose. Officers were notified of a cow moose that was shot on private l...

Apr 08, 2020 (Submitted photo/SaskTip)

Humboldt Historic Campground delaying opening due to COVID-19

The Humboldt Historic Campground won't be opening on its traditional May long weekend this year due to COVID-19.Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brent Fitzpatrick said the decision was ...

Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Sask. Parks facing lost spring from coronavirus

The delay of camping season in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks has resulted in more cancelled weekend plans in the spring, but regional parks face the same obstacle.According to last week's statement fr...

Apr 06, 2020 Campers hoping to use the spring to get over social isolation from COVID-19 should expect further delays as regional parks wait to make a decision and provincial parks have officially postponed the season's start. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Work continues behind closed gates at national parks

While the COVID-19 outbreak has led Parks Canada to close facilities to the public, including Prince Albert National Park, staff are still at work.Ed Jager, Parks Canada's director of visitor experien...

Apr 03, 2020 Workers in P.A. National Park prepare the fuel break in the winter. (file photo/paNOW Staff).

Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

EDMONTON - Alberta has suspended environmental reporting requirements for industry. The move comes in a ministerial order signed on Tuesday by Environment Minister Jason Nixon. It says the suspension ...

Apr 02, 2020

City of Melfort outlines options for residents if extra waste disposal is needed

The City of Melfort has issued an update to residents as it relates to their landfill and waste removal.The city restricted public access to the Melfort Regional Landfill on March 16, amid the COVID-1...

Apr 01, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Big River Mill temporarily closing amid COVID-19 pandemic

Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced they are temporarily suspending operations at the Big River Mill, effective immediately.A major contributor to the forest industry in Saskatchewan since 1995, th...

Mar 27, 2020 Carrier Forest Products Ltd. announced a halt to all operations at the Big River Mill on Friday. (Courtesy: Carrier Forest Products Ltd.)