Tag Archives: Environment
Stranded deer makes it to shore during breakup
The fate of multiple deers videoed on top of ice floe during the April 26, breakup of the North Saskatchewan River remains unknown.According to one eyewitness, two deer were seen at 11:02 a.m. and 11:...
Apr 28, 2020 At least one deer was able to make its way to shore during the North Saskatchewan ice breakup on Sunday. (Rita Buzzard/ Facebook)
A unique site as ice breaks on the North Saskatchewan River in P.A.
Some people watching the ice break up on the North Saskatchewan River saw quite the sight this past weekend.A single deer was seen riding on an ice floe as the river broke. Since this past weekend foo...
Apr 27, 2020 A deer was spotted on the ice floe as the North Saskatchewan River broke this past weekend. (submitted photo/Aimee McKay)
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)
