Tag Archives: Environment
North Saskatchewan River reaches highest level in 34 years
The North Saskatchewan River proved to be quite the spectacle Sunday as water levels surged during the spring ice breakup."We recorded the highest level in the river since 1986, so it was pretty signi...
Apr 27, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River. (Ronald Quaroni/paNOW Staff)
Urban planning course reimagines Prince Albert's riverbank
A group of urban planning students from the University of Saskatchewan have reimagined Prince Albert's downtown riverbank as a vibrant cultural hub and an international tourism destination.Their propo...
Apr 23, 2020 One of the proposals includes a multi-level boardwalk that will extend beyond the river's edge and serve as a space for activities including fitness classes and festivals. (Urbanada/YouTube)
Be fire aware as conditions warm
The Government of Saskatchewan is asking the public to be fire safe amid the COVID-19 situation.Steve Roberts, acting vice president of operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, said they ...
Apr 22, 2020 The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reminding people to be safe as conditions start to warm up. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Some wildlife coming out of hibernation
While it may not completely feel like it, the spring season is here.The coming of the season brings a number of changes including many wild animals coming out of hibernation. Casey Howey, conservation...
Apr 14, 2020 The Ministry of Environment expects the black bear population to be healthy in the area. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sask. Parks facing lost spring from coronavirus
The delay of camping season in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks has resulted in more cancelled weekend plans in the spring, but regional parks face the same obstacle.According to last week's statement fr...
Apr 06, 2020 Campers hoping to use the spring to get over social isolation from COVID-19 should expect further delays as regional parks wait to make a decision and provincial parks have officially postponed the season's start. (File photo/paNOW 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
Sawmills facing potential work shortage during COVID-19
The threat of possible shutdown due to the coronavirus looms over sawmill workers, just as it does over other industries across the country. For those on the ground, the only focus is working within i...
Mar 26, 2020 (Submitted photo/Dean Christiansen)
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
