Tag Archives: Environment
Organizations encouraging drivers to break
SGI and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation are teaming up to ask drivers to be cautious about wildlife on highways.The Give Wildlife a Break campaign aims to make motorists more aware about the pres...
Oct 19, 2019 During the fall season moose and deer tend to be out and about more which can lead to collisions. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)
Duck Lake to get provincial, federal funding for landfill decommission
The Town of Duck Lake is getting support from both the provincial and federal governments.Both levels of government have agreed to contribute over $200,000 to help the town get the ball rolling in dec...
Oct 17, 2019 The Duck Lake landfill is set to close June 2020. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Leave the leaves behind this autumn says land conservation organization
Keep the rake in the shed.That is what the Nature Conservancy of Canada says when it comes to people considering-or procrastinating-about cleaning up their yards this fall.Director of Conservation Cam...
Oct 16, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg in Edmonton Friday for climate strike
EDMONTON - Swedish activist Greta Thunberg is planning to be at the Alberta legislature Friday for a climate strike. Climate Justice Edmonton says the 16-year-old Stockholm student will join acti...
Oct 16, 2019
Climate change threatens extinction for most birds, especially in Canada: report
Climate change threatens extinction for two-thirds of bird species across North America, including almost all of those filling the forests and tundra of northern Canada, says an extensive report....
Oct 10, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Fall can be an active time for wildlife
Drivers are being reminded to take extra care out on the highways.During this time of year, more wildlife, including moose are more likely to be around and about. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, a profes...
Oct 07, 2019 During the fall season moose tend to be out and about more. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)
Community groups look to engage forestry industry
Some community groups are looking to raise concerns about the forest industries logging plans. Members from The Council of Canadians, Renewable Power Intelligent Choice and Protect Our Forest are look...
Oct 02, 2019 Sakâw Askiy staff prepare maps at a public meeting last year (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Climate strike in P.A.
Nearly 100 people braved the cold and gathered at P.A. City Hall on Friday to call for immediate action on climate change. The local rally was one of many held across Canada, part of a youth led movem...
Sep 27, 2019 Three-year-old Adelaide Banman was one of the youngest protesters in attendance (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
Fall doesn't end outdoor fun
The leaves have changed colors and the fall season is now underway.With the change in season a couple of travel bloggers want to remind people that it is still a nice time to visit Prince Albert Natio...
Sep 25, 2019 The fall season can be a nice time to visit Prince Albert National Park (submitted photo/Kenton De Jong)
Area around the Battlefords, Meadow Lake targeted for CWD testing
Several wildlife management zones along the boreal forest in Saskatchewan are designated a priority by the province for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. The Ministry of Environment and the Saska...
Sep 25, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
