Tag Archives: Environment
City council requests information about banning single-use plastic bags
A local city councillor has asked for more information about the usage of plastic bags in Prince Albert, and says local residents should be involved in the discussions as well. Ward 2 Coun. Terra Lenn...
May 07, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Farm group hopes no more time wasted in court over carbon tax
The National Farmers Group (NFU) is applauding last week's ruling by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, that the federal carbon tax does not violate any constitutional laws.The NFU was among the group'...
May 07, 2019 (Facebook/National Farmer's Union)
Changes can help at-risk species
The issue of species preservation is a topic on the world stage after the release of a United Nations report showed the world could lose one million species over the next several decades.Prince Albert...
May 06, 2019 A barn swallow nest. Experts say the bird should be discouraged from nesting on any structures.(submitted photo/Prince Albert National Park)
Snow not dampening farmers' spirits
The fresh blanket of snow on the ground this week, should make farmers happy, after concerns about dry crops.Ryan Scragg farms northeast of Prince Albert and said he did not mind the snow, but would h...
May 03, 2019 A farmer's field just northeast of Prince Albert. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Snow dampens P.A. and area
Snow has for now returned to Prince Albert and the surrounding area. The change in weather conditions does mean some changes for some people and groups, one being the City of Prince Albert. The weathe...
May 03, 2019 Snow has turned P.A. into a winter wonderland. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Moe ‘disappointed’ in carbon tax challenge loss
Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal has denied the provincial government's challenge on the federal government's carbon tax.In a decision released Friday in Regina, the judges voted 3-2 to reject the Sask....
May 03, 2019 Premier Scott Moe and Minister of Justice Don Morgan speak to reporters at the Legislature following the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal's ruling on the province's carbon tax challenge. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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)
PAGC working to get fire crews ready
It's not too far into spring and already wildfires have been an issue in Saskatchewan and some parts of the northeast.Due to the rise in risk, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is working to get ...
Apr 29, 2019 Training is underway as wildfire season approaches (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
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
