Environment

Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred

One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....

Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr

Provincial government seeks technological solution to trespass challenges

Proposed changes to Saskatchewan's laws around trespassing have been generating controversy in some corridors.The new legislation, which is expected to come up for debate in the spring would put the o...

Feb 25, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan wants the public's help to solve the issues surrounding the province's new trespassing laws and hunters. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Prairies can expect wild swings as spring arrives: The Weather Network

While most Canadians can expect an abrupt flip to spring in March, according to The Weather Network, the Prairies are not yet out of the woods. "It looks like a furious finish to winter east of the Ro...

Feb 25, 2019 Geese walk on a frozen pond of water. The prairies are foretasted to have a wild swing into spring. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr

Quebec company eyes peat moss harvesting near La Ronge

Widescale peat moss harvesting could occur on more than 2,600 hectares of land as close as 15 kilometres south of La Ronge. That's according to Brianne England, the manager of applications with the en...

Feb 25, 2019 These four red areas are part of the La Ronge Peat Moss Project. (submitted photo/Ministry of Environment)

Water main break interrupts morning rush

Several drivers were forced to take evasive action Monday, when water suddenly came shooting out of the ground during their morning drive.The water main break happened near the intersection of 21st St...

Feb 25, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Muskoday, MLTC among First Nations approved for self-generation energy projects

A solar power project capable of producing up to 324 kilowatts of electricity will soon take shape on the Muskoday First Nation (MFN). The community is home to one of 23 solar projects and 15 flare ga...

Feb 22, 2019 (Alexander Manykin/Dreamstime.com) : Alexander Manykin (Alex3)

Local grocery sees success with new food waste diversion program

As local city councillors look at ways to divert food waste from hitting the landfill, some local grocery stores are already working to put food that can no longer be sold to good use. It's something ...

Feb 22, 2019 Save-On-Foods Store Manager, Warren McGlone, sorts breads for the local food bank. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff).

Heavy snowfall and running water pose dangers to ice travel

Despite the cold weather and excellent snowfall, it's still dangerous to ride a snowmobile over ice.Sgt. Daryl Minter, a local conservation officer, is encouraging riders to stay off the North Sask. R...

Feb 22, 2019 Caution is being urged for those travelling on ice. (File photo/paNOW staff)

'Enjoying the moment': Fish 4 Life Hunter Bay fly-in trip making lifelong memories

It was an experience like no other for Grade 6 students at Gordon Denny Community School as they had the honour of participating in this year's Fish 4 Life fly-in trip to Hunter Bay. The first group o...

Feb 19, 2019

Big fine for second man convicted for illegal Canoe Lake fishing

The Ministry of Environment says the case against two men for taking fish from the protected waters of Canoe Lake in the North and illegally selling it, has now wrapped up. The ministry said it was im...

Feb 15, 2019