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Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger

A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...

Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)

Low mosquito numbers could soon turn around

A mosquito-free spring may come to an end as the official start of summer looms.Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant with the Provincial Ministry of Health, Nicole White said residents have been l...

Jun 18, 2019 Dry conditions may have been protecting us from our annoying friend, the mosquito. (Photo 9607535 © Alexander Zhiltsov - Dreamstime.com)

Deadline for cabinet to decide future of Trans Mountain expansion is today

OTTAWA - The federal government is widely expected to green light the Trans Mountain expansion project a second time today but, even with a Yes vote, construction is likely weeks, if not months a...

Proclaimed week aims to educate public about native prairie

Native prairie is one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world, according to the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan. That is why the organization has requested the government of Saska...

Jun 17, 2019 The Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Agriculture have jointly proclaimed June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. (ID 118651074 © Koobphenglee | Dreamstime.com)

Conservation officers find wasted fish at Bigstone Lake boat launch

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Environment is encouraging residents to call its Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline if anyone has information about wasted fish at Bigstone Lake.According to a media release, on...

Jun 17, 2019 This photo shows some of the fish found at Bigstone Lake. (submitted photo/Sasktip)

R.M. of Prince Albert aims to clean up messy property bylaw

The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert is proposing sweeping changes to its nuisance abatement bylaw, which deals mainly with unsightly yards. The need to update the bylaw was discussed at cou...

Jun 17, 2019 Div. 2 Councilor Tyler Hazelwood says he's in favour of changes to the nuisance abatement bylaw. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

City asking residents for help

Residents are being encouraged to make their opinions known about the future of Little Red River Park.The City of Prince Albert is asking citizens to fill out surveys as the city gets ready to put tog...

Jun 14, 2019 The City of Prince Albert wants residents' thoughts on the future of Little Red River Park. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A. area camp recognized with sustainability award

The Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre has added another award to its trophy case. Last month. the camp facility which is located at Candle Lake was recognized by the Regional Centre o...

Jun 12, 2019 Dr. Hamilton Greenwood, centre, accepts the award on behalf of the camp. ( RCE Saskatchewan/Twitter)

Husky to pay $3.82M in penalties after guilty plea in 2016 oil spill

A judge has accepted a joint submission that will see Husky Oil Operations pay $3.82 million in fines for charges stemming from a 2016 oil spill near Maidstone.The company pleaded guilty to three envi...

Jun 12, 2019 Images submitted to court show an overhead view of the bridge over Highway 21 and oil slicks in the North Saskatchewan River. (submitted/Saskatchewan Courts)

Liberals reject most Tory amendments to environmental assessment bill

OTTAWA - The federal government is rejecting most of the amendments proposed by Conservative senators to Bill C-69. A senior government official speaking on the condition of anonymity because he wasn'...