Tag Archives: Environment

May long weekend a busy time for Waskesiu and P.A. National Park
May long weekend has come, and with it a number of events will be taking place in Prince Albert National Park, and the community of Waskesiu.Among those events, will be the grand opening of the Waskes...
May 18, 2019 May long weekend will see thousands of visitors return to Prince Albert National Park. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
City looking to make a better impression
The City of Prince Albert wants to put its best foot forward, and is looking at ways to beautify entrance ways and corridors to make them more aesthetically pleasing for tourists and residents.City Pa...
May 16, 2019 The city is looking at ways to beautify city entrance ways, including doing some cleanup along the Second Avenue meridian. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Campgrounds opening in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park this weekend
Campgrounds in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park will be open for the May long-weekend. "We're fortunate this year all the parks are going to be open for the May long-weekend which is great," said Larr...
May 16, 2019 Nut Point Campground is one of many to open this weekend. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Fishing season opens door for northern economy
Saskatchewan gets a bad rap for being flat, but our province makes up for that stigma with great natural resources, including fishing.Anglers in the Lakeland had May 15, marked on their calendar as th...
May 15, 2019 Anglers in the Lakeland may now break out the rod and reel. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Husky case returning to Lloydminster court in June for plea
The case involving Husky Energy Inc. will be moving back to Lloydminster Provincial Court in June for plea, now that case management conferences have concluded at North Battleford Provincial Court. Th...
May 14, 2019 Husky Energy Inc. returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday, for charges related to the July 2016 oil leak near Maidstone which impacted the North Saskatchewan River. (The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)
Conservation officers respond to black bears in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
With black bears on the move in northern Saskatchewan, residents are being warned to keep their distance and not attempt to feed them at any time. "I know people are tempted when they see bears to wan...
May 14, 2019 Black bears are looking for new territory and food resources. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
La Ronge capital budget includes major improvements to Patterson Park
The 2019 Town of La Ronge capital budget was approved at a regular council meeting last week and the document includes heavy spending at Patterson Park.The total budget, which doesn't include operatio...
May 13, 2019 New lighting and a boardwalk are some of the items councillors are planning for in Patterson Park. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Campgrounds prepare for May Long Weekend
With an extra day to spend time with friends and loved ones, Victoria Day long weekend serves an occasion for families to camp outdoors.While one Saskatchewan campground doesn't appear to have an abno...
May 13, 2019 Humboldt Campground expects a good crowd, but nothing out of the ordinary for May Long Weekend (Facebook/Humboldt Campground, Mini Golf, & Visitor Information Center).
Pitch in Week nears an end
Prince Albert's Pitch-In Week is coming to a close, following what Ward 3 City Councillor Evert Botha called a total success.Pitch-In Week is a national campaign designed to help communities engage in...
May 12, 2019 More than 15 garbage bins were filled, with dozens of large appliances being dropped off as part of Prince Albert's Pitch in Week. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Kids get first-hand learning session in farm safety at ag society event
A tractor, a backhoe, an ATV, railroad signs, a grain display and more than 400 kids filled the Agriplex Friday for the annual farm safety day education event hosted by the Battlefords Agricultural So...
May 12, 2019 Students learn about staying safe on the farm at a special event hosted by the Battlefords Agricultural Society Friday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)