Environment

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)

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)