Environment

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)

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)