Tag Archives: Environment
'It's literally a skating rink': Prince Albert deals with icy conditions
Driving and walking skills are being tested in Prince Albert after weekend weather left city streets glazed with a thin layer of ice.So far, Parkland Ambulance has responded to several motor vehicle c...
Nov 25, 2019 Back alleys in Prince Albert are extremely icy after a weekend of rain and freezing temperatures. (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Paddockwood senior arrested in tree protest
Myles MacDonald stood up for what he believed in Tuesday.MacDonald, 78, who lives outside of the R.M. of Paddockwood west of Highway 2, noticed a municipal worker using a mulcher taking down some tree...
Nov 23, 2019 Don't mess with the trees: Myles MacDonald put up a stand on Tuesday. (submitted photo/ Sarah MacDonald)
Important wildlife survey underway
The Saskatchewan government is encouraging hunters to participate in a harvest survey.The numbers garnered by the study are used by the Ministry of Environment for a number of purposes including deter...
Nov 22, 2019 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (Submitted photo/Parks Canada)
Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test
When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...
Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)
James Smith Cree Nation repeat concerns about diamond project
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is again rejecting the potential diamond mine at Fort la Corne unless their demands for compensation are met.In a media release Monday, JSCN welcomed last week's announc...
Nov 18, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.)
Water Security Agency's spring runoff forecast near normal for region
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released its first look at potential spring runoff in the province.The outlook for much of northeast and north-central Saskatchewan is largely unexciting so far, wh...
Nov 18, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Spruce Haven Accessible Playground in Melfort receives international award
The City of Melfort has received some international recognition.Melfort has received the Dr. Lucija ike Award given to a community who assists people with special needs and challenges. The award is gi...
Nov 16, 2019 The Accessible Playground at Spruce Haven in Melfort officially opened in the summer of 2019. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Residents asked to participate in joint parks and recreation master plan survey
To ensure parks and recreation needs in both communities are met, North Battleford and Battleford are working together to develop a joint master plan. The plan will assess the current state of spaces,...
Nov 15, 2019 Centennial Park in North Battleford has baseball and slow pitch diamonds, a track, jumping pits, walking trails, disc golf course, tennis courts, arena, soccer pitches, skateboard park, and a pond. (Destination Battlefords/Facebook)
Saskatchewan resident concerned over game refund changes
One Saskatchewan hunter has expressed his concern over the Ministry of Environment's changes to their refund policy. Hunters are now unable to receive any financial or replacement tag refunding for an...
Nov 15, 2019 Lyndon Maurer and family with a moose harvested this fall during muzzle-loader season. (submitted photo/ Lyndon Maurer)
Discovery of dead deer raises questions about public safety
The Ministry of Environment has confirmed they are investigating a report of illegal hunting in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Garden River.On Nov. 11, a deer was shot and left for waste on a proper...
Nov 15, 2019 (Facebook)