Environment

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 ...

Michael Joel-Hansen 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).

Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

EDMONTON - Alberta has suspended environmental reporting requirements for industry. The move comes in a ministerial order signed on Tuesday by Environment Minister Jason Nixon. It says the suspension ...

Apr 02, 2020

City of Melfort outlines options for residents if extra waste disposal is needed

The City of Melfort has issued an update to residents as it relates to their landfill and waste removal.The city restricted public access to the Melfort Regional Landfill on March 16, amid the COVID-1...

Apr 01, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Moose goes through window at Tisdale care home

Newmarket Manor in Tisdale had an unusual after-supper guest on Sunday.A moose broke through panes of glass in the dining room at the care home before leaving and then attempting to jump a fence.Inspe...

Mar 25, 2020 A moose broke through panes of glass at the New Market Manor care home in Tisdale on Sunday evening. (Facebook/Donna Jansen)

Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

Parks Canada is restricting vehicles in national parks and national historic sites after people flocked to the popular areas on the weekend.The federal agency said it's still noticing lots of visitors...

Mar 24, 2020

No extension for ice fishers to remove shacks

As the weather warms and the ice thins, the COVID-19 outbreak is not going to be an excuse to leave your ice-fishing shack on the ice. A Prince Albert Conservation Officer is reminding everyone all fi...

Mar 24, 2020 Ice-fishing shacks north of Highway 16 must be removed from lakes by March 31. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)