Environment

Backyard fires allowed during COVID-19, Melfort Fire Chief says

As the snow melts, and the weather warms up, fire pits are going to start making their way out of sheds.According to Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart, we must still adhere to the provincial government...

Apr 23, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Flood costs in Canada could nearly triple by 2030 with no mitigation

OTTAWA - The yearly bills from overflowing rivers and rising seas in Canada could nearly triple by 2030 if Canada doesn't do more to improve flood protection, a new analysis suggested Thursday. The Aq...

The Canadian Press Apr 23, 2020

Be fire aware as conditions warm

The Government of Saskatchewan is asking the public to be fire safe amid the COVID-19 situation.Steve Roberts, acting vice president of operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, said they ...

Apr 22, 2020 The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reminding people to be safe as conditions start to warm up. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

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).