Environment

Convicted poacher back in court

A Prince Albert-area man who engaged in illegal hunting activities four years ago and was fined over $6,000, is again accused of hunting violations. Douglas Carl Risling, 59, appeared Tuesday at Princ...

May 02, 2019 (Dreamstime)

Big game draw set to open

Hunters can soon start taking steps to prepare for the upcoming season.Starting Wednesday, hunters in Saskatchewan will have the opportunity to put their names forward for the province's big game draw...

Apr 30, 2019 The big game draw is set to open Wednesday. (submitted photography/Government of Saskatchewan)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promises detailed climate plan by end of June

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he will present his party's climate change plan by the beginning of summer. Speaking to supporters in Victoriaville, Que., on Saturday, Sch...

Apr 29, 2019

Warm weather a welcome sight for farmers in Quill Lakes area

Farmers in the Quill Lakes area are seeing a bit of a break when it comes to the flooding concerns that have plagued their land for many years.The Quill Lakes water seems to be receding, as there was ...

Apr 26, 2019 Water over a road in the Quill Lakes area. (Facebook/Quill Lakes Flood)

Melfort Fire Chief urges to obey fire bans when in place

The City of Melfort's Fire Chief is making sure everyone stays safe when it comes to open fires in the province.Jason Everitt said that with conditions the way they are in the province, and the wildfi...

Apr 24, 2019 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Federal government announces $54 million for local-area projects

The federal government is putting $54 million into various projects around the region, including crime prevention in the north, forest fire prevention and flood mitigation. The money was announced Tue...

Apr 23, 2019 Federal Minister Ralph Goodale was in Prince Albert Tuesday to announced $54 million in funding for six new initiatives across the region. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

SaskPower looking for location of utility-scale solar project

The province is looking for some bright ideas on a new utility-scale solar power project.SaskPower wants to build a 10-megawatt (MW) solar power project but has not decided on a location. SaskPower is...

Apr 23, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME)

Water levels much lower this year at Manitou Beach

The warm and dry conditions are welcome when it comes to water levels at Manitou Beach.The Little Manitou Lake experienced very high water levels over recent years where businesses along the shore of ...

Apr 23, 2019 Manitou Beach (Facebook/Danceland)

Brush fire forces evacuation of area southwest of Biggar

A wildfire near Biggar forced the evacuation of an area southwest of the town on Monday, as fire crews grappled with flames in a densely forested area.Reports of smoke in the Argo Brush Recreation Are...

Apr 23, 2019 A brush fire burns in the Argo Bush southwest of Biggar on April 22, 2019. (Twitter/Karen Itterman)

Wildfire risk in northern Saskatchewan "low": Fire centre manager

Provincial fire fighters may be in store for a quieter summer, according to one expert who looks after forecasting wildfire activity.Dennis Truman, manager of the Provincial Fire Centre in Prince Albe...

Apr 18, 2019 The Rabbit Creek wildfire at Prince Albert National Park was among the biggest wildfires in the province in 2018. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)