Environment

Beaver takes a stroll down Central Avenue

It wasn't your usual jaywalker on Central Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Passersby spotted a rotund beaver making its way downtown just before 5 p.m. A throng of spectators gathered to watch the wild anima...

Apr 16, 2019 A beaver had to be corralled after it was spotted on Central Avenue late Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Brady Bateman/ paNOW Staff)

Street sweeping gets underway

An estimated eight-week street sweeping process is getting underway in Prince Albert and after the brutal winter there is a lot more sand and debris to remove."It'll slow us down somewhat but we shoul...

Apr 12, 2019 On most of the city's streets the remnants of the harsh winter are extensive.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

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

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

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

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)