Environment

Parks Canada says no to gondola proposed from Banff townsite to Mount Norquay

BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada has rejected a proposed gondola to take skiers and hikers from Banff townsite to the summit at the Mount Norquay ski resort. The agency has been considering ...

Jan 21, 2020

Stranded snowmobiler rescued by rangers

A trapper in northern Saskatchewan is being credited for his help in saving a man's life.The 56-year-old man, who ventured out early Sunday afternoon on his snowmobile to cut some wood, got stuck in s...

Jan 20, 2020 A rescue call in Northern Saskatchewan Sunday ended with good news thanks to the quick thinking of a local trapper, and the fast response from the Canadian Rangers. (Facebook/Tammy Cook-Searson)

U of S veterinary clinic uses trimmers to aid relief efforts in Australia

A group of veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are banding together to help disaster relief efforts in Australia.Dr. Shannon Toy of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Medical Centr...

Jan 19, 2020 Veterinarians at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Medical Clinic at the University of Saskatchewan trim the nails of Hannibal the rabbit on Jan. 19, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)

Canadian Tire in Humboldt one of 90 locations to receive electric vehicle charging

Canadian Tire will expand its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Canada.The automotive retailer is working with Flo, Electrify Canada, Tesla, and Natural Resources Canada to install 240 ...

Jan 19, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Shellbrook man says Tesla 'performing at 100 per cent' despite deep freeze

If you had doubts about the ability of electric cars to handle extreme cold weather, you could hardly have imagined a better time to test their performance than this past week in Northeastern Saskatch...

Jan 17, 2020 Curtis Bloom of Shellbrook stands beside his Tesla Model S. (submitted photo/Curtis Bloom)

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)