Environment

Re-elected Liberal government receives support from PAGC

The result of Monday's Federal election was fresh on the minds of chiefs attending Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) Annual Assembly Tuesday at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium.Grand Chief...

Oct 22, 2019 The Prince Albert Grand Council Annual Assembly runs all day Tuesday at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Gymnasium. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Nipawin receives three blooms, wins category at Saskatchewan’s Communities in Bloom

After being absent in the competition since 2005, the Town of Nipawin's comeback into Saskatchewan's Communities in Bloom (CiB) paid off.Nipawin received three blooms out of five - winning the 3,001 t...

Oct 21, 2019 Provincial Communities in Bloom judges met with Mayor Rennie Harper, town staff, and residents during their August tour of Nipawin. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Organizations encouraging drivers to break

SGI and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation are teaming up to ask drivers to be cautious about wildlife on highways.The Give Wildlife a Break campaign aims to make motorists more aware about the pres...

Oct 19, 2019 During the fall season moose and deer tend to be out and about more which can lead to collisions. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)

Duck Lake to get provincial, federal funding for landfill decommission

The Town of Duck Lake is getting support from both the provincial and federal governments.Both levels of government have agreed to contribute over $200,000 to help the town get the ball rolling in dec...

Oct 17, 2019 The Duck Lake landfill is set to close June 2020. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Leave the leaves behind this autumn says land conservation organization

Keep the rake in the shed.That is what the Nature Conservancy of Canada says when it comes to people considering-or procrastinating-about cleaning up their yards this fall.Director of Conservation Cam...

Oct 16, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike

EDMONTON - Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is planning to be at the Alberta legislature Friday for a climate strike. Climate Justice Edmonton says the 16-year-old Stockholm student will join acti...

Oct 16, 2019

Climate demonstration takes place outside La Ronge town office

Inspired by environmental activist Greta Thunberg and her Fridays for Future movement, residents of the tri-communities came together for a climate demonstration outside the La Ronge town office Frida...

Oct 11, 2019 The climate demonstration attracted several residents. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Climate change threatens extinction for most birds, especially in Canada: report

Climate change threatens extinction for two-thirds of bird species across North America, including almost all of those filling the forests and tundra of northern Canada, says an extensive report....

Oct 10, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

Fall can be an active time for wildlife

Drivers are being reminded to take extra care out on the highways.During this time of year, more wildlife, including moose are more likely to be around and about. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, a profes...

Oct 07, 2019 During the fall season moose tend to be out and about more. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)

'Humbling': Hicks, Lockyer take home 2019 Vanity Cup

The 26th annual Vanity Cup Walleye Tournament wrapped up in Nipawin on Sunday, Oct. 6.The tournament at the Regional Park saw 160 teams participates, weighing 1,263 walleye over the two days. The fish...

Oct 07, 2019 Lyndon Hicks (left), and Tony Lockyer (right) hold their $100,000 cheque and Vanity Cup after winning the 2019 edition of the tournament. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)