Tag Archives: Environment
City council in Prince Albert, Sask., votes to give plastic bags the boot
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A city in northern Saskatchewan is believed to be the first in the province to have banned plastic checkout bagsPrince Albert city council passed a bylaw unanimously at a meetin...
Jan 28, 2020
North American bird population drops by three billion
The last 50 years have taken their toll on North American bird populations."We have lost a third of our bird population," Conservation Director with Nature Saskatchewan, Lorne Scott told paNOW.Scott e...
Jan 22, 2020 A turkey vulture. (submitted photo/Gary Houston)
Parks Canada says no to gondola proposed from Banff townsite to Mount Norquay
BANFF, Alta. - Parks Canada has rejected a proposed gondola to take skiers and hikers from Banff townsite to the summit at the Mount Norquay ski resort. The agency has been considering ...
Jan 21, 2020
Stranded snowmobiler rescued by rangers
A trapper in northern Saskatchewan is being credited for his help in saving a man's life.The 56-year-old man, who ventured out early Sunday afternoon on his snowmobile to cut some wood, got stuck in s...
Jan 20, 2020 A rescue call in Northern Saskatchewan Sunday ended with good news thanks to the quick thinking of a local trapper, and the fast response from the Canadian Rangers. (Facebook/Tammy Cook-Searson)
U of S veterinary clinic uses trimmers to aid relief efforts in Australia
A group of veterinarians at the University of Saskatchewan are banding together to help disaster relief efforts in Australia.Dr. Shannon Toy of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Medical Centr...
Jan 19, 2020 Veterinarians at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine Medical Clinic at the University of Saskatchewan trim the nails of Hannibal the rabbit on Jan. 19, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Creatures of Prince Albert National Park find fascinating ways to endure bitter temperatures
Animals of the Prince Albert National Park may not be able to run inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, but they have found ways to stay warm during the colder parts of winter.According to A...
Jan 16, 2020 Black-capped chickadees have evolved to increase their memory during the winter to remember where stored food is hidden. (Photo 141901672 © Marilyn Gould - Dreamstime.com)
Ski trails in La Ronge area ready for upcoming championships
The ski trails in the La Ronge area are in good shape for a number of events coming up this winter.That's according to La Ronge Nordic Ski Club President Heather Bernardin, who said nearby trails are ...
Jan 10, 2020 Hundreds of skiers compete in the annual Don Allen Saskaloppet. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Alberta fires back at UN committee for criticism of energy megaprojects
EDMONTON - Alberta's energy minister says the United Nations is an unelected, unaccountable body that has no business criticizing Canada's energy megaprojects.Sonya Savage, in a statement, says that i...
Jan 07, 2020
Trapper snares cougar near Makwa
A licensed trapper near Makwa trapped a cougar in a power snare according to Saskatchewan Conservation officers. Glen Kurjata, a Conservation Officer Service inspector in Meadow Lake, said the protect...
Jan 06, 2020 This Facebook post shows a person posing with the cougar. The Conservation office said numerous people had been photographed with the animal and they could not confirm if the person in this image was the trapper.
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Saskatchewan
Some drivers of electric vehicles are going to have more charging options along the Yellowhead Highway.Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is planning to install super charging stations at locations i...
Jan 03, 2020 More Tesla super charging stations like this one in Swift Current are coming to Saskatchewan. (Twitter/Zee @ Road Trip Tesla)