Tag Archives: Environment
Baby birds outside the nest: Experts say it's OK to intervene
If you see a flightless baby outside its protective nest, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan (WRSOS) wants people to know they can help. "It's a myth - a bird can not smell you on the...
May 06, 2020 Two young robins in a nest. (ID 13496447 © Cheryl Davis | Dreamstime.com)
CPCA suspends 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns
The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) officially suspended the 2020 racing season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement Friday, the CPCA outlined the decision made in order to pr...
May 01, 2020 The CPCA is suspending the entire 2020 season till 2021 to protect the health of drivers, horses and more. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Ice jam that caused flooding in Fort McMurray melting
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - An ice jam on the Athabasca River is nearly half the size it was earlier this week when it caused major flooding in Fort McMurray and forced 13,000 people from their homes. The ...
Apr 30, 2020
Ice jam intel: How the Athabasca River ice buildup is flooding Fort McMurray
Ice jams can stretch for kilometres, reach several metres in height and cause rivers to rise in a matter of hours, says one river ice expert. An ice dam roughly 25 kilometres long&...
Apr 29, 2020
Spring breakup along Saskatchewan River leads to high water levels in Wapiti Regional Park
The spring runoff and spring breakup along the river system in northeast Saskatchewan has caused some issues.The Wapiti Regional Park including the ski and snowboard resort area (left background) saw ...
Apr 29, 2020 This was where the water was on the morning of Monday, April 27 around Wapiti Regional Park and the ski and snowboard resort. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month.The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected t...
Apr 28, 2020 The provincial government is reminding hunters about the importance of taking part in the hunter harvest survey. (submitted photo/Parks Canada)
Big game draw set to open May 1
Saskatchewan hunters looking to go after big game can throw their names into the hat next month. The province's big game draw will open May 1 and close on May 25. The results of the draw are expected ...
Apr 28, 2020
Backyard fires allowed during COVID-19, Melfort Fire Chief says
As the snow melts, and the weather warms up, fire pits are going to start making their way out of sheds.According to Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart, we must still adhere to the provincial government...
Apr 23, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Humboldt Historic Campground delaying opening due to COVID-19
The Humboldt Historic Campground won't be opening on its traditional May long weekend this year due to COVID-19.Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brent Fitzpatrick said the decision was ...
Apr 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Work continues behind closed gates at national parks
While the COVID-19 outbreak has led Parks Canada to close facilities to the public, including Prince Albert National Park, staff are still at work.Ed Jager, Parks Canada's director of visitor experien...
Apr 03, 2020 Workers in P.A. National Park prepare the fuel break in the winter. (file photo/paNOW Staff).