Environment

Touch of warmth, then back to fall

Today's summer-like weather will not last long.Environment Canada is forecasting a high of 18 Celsius for the northeast, but expect significantly cooler weather during the rest of the work week.Meteor...

Oct 07, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Parks and Recreation conference will include former Olympic skater Manley

The Battlefords will be in its element for an upcoming four-day event focusing on recreation and community achievements across the province that will include former Canadian Olympic figure skater Eliz...

Oct 03, 2019 The Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Conference will run from Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 19 inNorth Battleford. (Dreamstime.com)

Community groups look to engage forestry industry

Some community groups are looking to raise concerns about the forest industries logging plans. Members from The Council of Canadians, Renewable Power Intelligent Choice and Protect Our Forest are look...

Oct 02, 2019 Sakâw Askiy staff prepare maps at a public meeting last year (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Melfort's Fall Cleanup Week Approaching

There's a chance to get rid of your yard waste before winter hits.Fall Cleanup Week in the city of Melfort is Oct.12 through 20.Director of Development, Planning, and Communications Brent Lutz said du...

Oct 01, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Climate strike in P.A.

Nearly 100 people braved the cold and gathered at P.A. City Hall on Friday to call for immediate action on climate change. The local rally was one of many held across Canada, part of a youth led movem...

Sep 27, 2019 Three-year-old Adelaide Banman was one of the youngest protesters in attendance (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)

Eighty new trees planted in Humboldt

Branching out.Humboldt Home Hardware and the City of Humboldt, in conjunction with Tree Canada and the Westminster Scouts in Humboldt, have planted 80 large trees in the city.General Manager of Humbol...

Sep 27, 2019 (Community Leisure Services, City of Humboldt/Facebook)

Hangar expansion in La Ronge to improve aerial firefighting capacity

Environment Minister Dustin Duncan was at the La Ronge Airport on Thursday to celebrate the completion of a four-year, $14 million expansion of Wildfire Management's Aviation Operations hangar. With t...

Sep 26, 2019 There are a number of improvements to the wildfire aircraft hangar in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Fall doesn't end outdoor fun

The leaves have changed colors and the fall season is now underway.With the change in season a couple of travel bloggers want to remind people that it is still a nice time to visit Prince Albert Natio...

Sep 25, 2019 The fall season can be a nice time to visit Prince Albert National Park (submitted photo/Kenton De Jong)

Area around the Battlefords, Meadow Lake targeted for CWD testing

Several wildlife management zones along the boreal forest in Saskatchewan are designated a priority by the province for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. The Ministry of Environment and the Saska...

Sep 24, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Quill Lakes flooding continues to have severe financial impacts

The flooding of the Quill Lakes remains at the top of minds of the farmers in that area. The losses suffered due to flooding of the Quill Lakes are significant according to a recent study.The Quill La...

Sep 24, 2019 Water over a road in the Quill Lakes area. (Facebook/Quill Lakes Flood)