Tag Archives: Environment
Some concerned as fees for Crown land increase
Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is raising some concerns about recent rate hikes for Crown land usage.The rate hikes are for people and businesses using Crown-owned land for commercial purposes.Vermette...
Apr 10, 2019 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette is worried about increased rates in for commercial crown use leases (File Photo/larongeNOW Staff)
Students show off work at science fair
The top science students from across the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division were at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Prince Albert campus Tuesday.The Prince Albert and Northeast Regional Science Fai...
Apr 09, 2019 Around 25 students displayed their work at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Tuesday (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Time to take a look at your RV
With Victoria Day long weekend just over five weeks away, it's time to ensure your RV is ready to go. Victoria Day is the unofficial kickoff to the camping season, which means it's crucial to be ready...
Apr 09, 2019 Victoria day is just over five weeks away (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Candle Lake area camp set to get some upgrades
A camp located near Candle Lake has received a generous grant.The Hannin Creek Education and Applied Research Centre, which is jointly owned by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation and Saskatchewan Po...
Apr 08, 2019 The Hannin Creek facility will be able to add a 3D archery range thanks to the grant from Cabelas (Submitted Photo/Dr. Hamilton Greenwood)
Drinking water advisory for town of Wilkie
A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for the town of Wilkie.The advisory was issued Monday morning for the community and anyone who accesses water from the town's water system. Safe...
Apr 08, 2019 A water advisory has been set for the Town of Wilkie (file photo/BattlefordsNOW staff)
New product revolutionizing self-driving, GPS-based technology
Self-driving machinery isn't new, but Outback Guidance's new product is looking to revolutionize the way it's done. Most self-driving technology is tied in to one specific manufacturer, or specificall...
Apr 06, 2019 Outback Guidance's Rebel series is looking to revolutionize self-driving technology (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Saskatchewan River ice expected to break within the week
Viewers of the North Saskatchewan River will soon be able to watch a parade of ice-islands flow by the city.Water Security Agency spokesperson Patrick Boyle said that ice on the river should start to ...
Apr 05, 2019 With warmer weather increasing the risk of breakup, the Water Security Agency said the ice on the North Saskatchewan River is extremely dangerous. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Convoy to carbon tax rally rolls through Regina
Roughly 700 trucks rolled through Regina this morning in protest of the federal government's carbon tax.It took nearly an hour for the convoy to make its way from the city's east side, through the dow...
Apr 04, 2019 The Regina Rally Against The Carbon Tax convoy made its way down Saskatchewan Drive towards Evraz Place on April 4, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Puppy season in P.A. National Park
You won't be able to see them, but soon the Prince Albert National Park will be home to some new residents.The beginning of April is typically the time of year when alpha females will den down and pre...
Apr 04, 2019 Wolves in the Prince Albert National Park will begin denning as the alpha females get ready to have their pups.(Submitted Photo/ Parks Canada)
Water Security Agency warns of dangers during spring melt
If you are thinking about taking a walk close to the river now that spring is here, you might want to think again.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to be wary of the sp...
Apr 04, 2019 Ice chucks can be seen gradually breaking apart in the Battle River Wednesday afternoon as the spring melt starts. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning residents to keep away from the rivers and stay off the ice slabs for their own safety. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)