Environment

SWF says wild boar ‘shoot farms’ contribute to growing population

Wild pig populations are on the rise in Saskatchewan, and some wildlife experts think boar farms could be part of the problem.In the province, it's possible to pay to shoot feral hogs at a range that ...

Dec 05, 2019 A pack of wild boars. (Ryan Brook/Submitted)

Saskatchewan's plan for small nuclear reactors sees local fallout

Environmental advocates are railing against plans announced by the Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick governments to further explore the development of small modular nuclear reactors or SMRs. Whi...

Dec 03, 2019 The federal government is engaging with interested provinces on small modular reactors (SMRs) for possible development and deployment across Canada. This image shows the Pickering Nuclear Generating Plant as seen from Lake Ontario.(ID 146384282 © Anjelagr/Dreamstime)

WATCH: Melfort area man's video of close brush with deer goes viral

It's not every day you experience a close encounter with a deer. It's even more rare to have one close enough to reach out and grab it by the horns.But that's exactly how close Glen Fredin got as he w...

Nov 29, 2019 (submitted photo/Glen Fredin)

U of S prof predicts wild pigs will show up in Sask. cities

The death of a woman who was killed by wild pigs in Texas should be a warning for Saskatchewan residents.That's the word from University of Saskatchewan researcher Ryan Brook, who spent a decade track...

Nov 28, 2019 A mature adult wild pig in Saskatchewan. (Klint Brownridge)

Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test

When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...

Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)

James Smith Cree Nation repeat concerns about diamond project

James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is again rejecting the potential diamond mine at Fort la Corne unless their demands for compensation are met.In a media release Monday, JSCN welcomed last week's announc...

Nov 18, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.)

Water Security Agency's spring runoff forecast near normal for region

The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released its first look at potential spring runoff in the province.The outlook for much of northeast and north-central Saskatchewan is largely unexciting so far, wh...

Nov 18, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Spruce Haven Accessible Playground in Melfort receives international award

The City of Melfort has received some international recognition.Melfort has received the Dr. Lucija ike Award given to a community who assists people with special needs and challenges. The award is gi...

Nov 16, 2019 The Accessible Playground at Spruce Haven in Melfort officially opened in the summer of 2019. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan resident concerned over game refund changes

One Saskatchewan hunter has expressed his concern over the Ministry of Environment's changes to their refund policy. Hunters are now unable to receive any financial or replacement tag refunding for an...

Nov 15, 2019 Lyndon Maurer and family with a moose harvested this fall during muzzle-loader season. (submitted photo/ Lyndon Maurer)

No refunds for unusable game this hunting season

Depending on where you live, hunting season is about to start or it's well underway.One change hunters should note, they'll be out of luck on an extra tag if their wild meat turns out to be unusable."...

Nov 07, 2019 (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)