Environment

Meadow Lake shatters cold temperature records this week

Meadow Lake set two records for cold temperatures this week. Terri Lang, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada told meadowlakeNOW, regional record keeping is the reason for record b...

Jan 16, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Creatures of Prince Albert National Park find fascinating ways to endure bitter temperatures

Animals of the Prince Albert National Park may not be able to run inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, but they have found ways to stay warm during the colder parts of winter.According to A...

Jan 16, 2020 Black-capped chickadees have evolved to increase their memory during the winter to remember where stored food is hidden. (Photo 141901672 © Marilyn Gould - Dreamstime.com)

Commercial waste contractors needed in Meadow Lake

The Ministry of Central Services Asset Management is calling waste and recycling contractors to compete for commercial waste management contracts in Meadow Lake. Jim Wassing, building operator with Ce...

Jan 15, 2020 (Dreamstime/153394042)

P.A. area man facing additional charges related to illegal hunting

A man awaiting trial for alleged illegal hunting activities was recently issued a ticket under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act.Douglas Risling, 59, was not present when the matter was discussed at Princ...

Jan 14, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Ski trails in La Ronge area ready for upcoming championships

The ski trails in the La Ronge area are in good shape for a number of events coming up this winter.That's according to La Ronge Nordic Ski Club President Heather Bernardin, who said nearby trails are ...

Jan 10, 2020 Hundreds of skiers compete in the annual Don Allen Saskaloppet. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Cold snap expected to continue while vulnerable sector at risk of exposure

The Meadow Lake region is experiencing its first extreme cold weather warning of the season. Terri Lang, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada told meadowlakeNOW the cold blast of -...

Jan 10, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Cindy's Independent Grocer set to eliminate plastic bags by June

We've seen restaurants start providing paper straws instead of plastic straws, and now some grocery stores are going as far as completely phasing out plastic bags. One store in Melfort is set to do th...

Jan 07, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Alberta fires back at UN committee for criticism of energy megaprojects

EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says the United Nations is an unelected, unaccountable body that has no business criticizing Canada's energy megaprojects.Sonya Savage, in a statement, says that i...

Jan 07, 2020

Trapper snares cougar near Makwa

A licensed trapper near Makwa trapped a cougar in a power snare according to Saskatchewan Conservation officers. Glen Kurjata, a Conservation Officer Service inspector in Meadow Lake, said the protect...

Jan 06, 2020 This Facebook post shows a person posing with the cougar. The Conservation office said numerous people had been photographed with the animal and they could not confirm if the person in this image was the trapper.

City encourages residents to recycle old trees

Another Christmas has come and gone.As the holiday season comes to a close, the City of Prince Albert wants residents to know they have options when it comes to recycling their natural Christmas trees...

Jan 06, 2020 Residents will be able to drop off trees at the Alfred Jenkins Field House until next week. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)