765 releases issued in the specified time period for Natural Resources
Change in Hunter Education Program
Natural Resources
April 14, 99 12:34 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Change in Hunter Education Program
The delivery of the Hunter Education Program in Nova Scotia has
been changed, Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill
announced today.
Moose Draw Applications Available April 1
Natural Resources
March 26, 99 11:22 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Moose Draw Applications Available April 1
Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill announced today that
applications for the 1999 moose licence lottery will be available
at all Department of Natural Resources offices April 1. The
application form will also be available at the department's
homepage: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/wildlife/index.htm .
Funding Assistance for Livestock Producers
Natural Resources
February 24, 99 2:50 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Funding Assistance for Livestock Producers
The Eastern Habitat Joint Venture, through the Department of
Natural Resources, is accepting applications for the 1999
Streamside Program. Up to $5,000 in assistance may be available
for fencing wetlands and watercourses, stream crossings and
alternative or controlled watering systems.
CXN--Safety, Success Highlight Hunting Season
Natural Resources
February 19, 99 3:28 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--CXN--Safety, Success Highlight Hunting Season
CORRECTION: To item originally transmitted on Thursday, Feb. 11
-- please note, in the Nova Scotia Deer Harvest Summary,
incorrect figures were given for Inverness County and those for
Victoria County were inadvertently omitted. The correct table
follows.
NOVA SCOTIA DEER HARVEST SUMMARY, 1995-1998
Safety and Success Highlight Hunting Season
Natural Resources
February 11, 99 11:27 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Safety and Success Highlight Hunting Season
Nova Scotia maintained its excellent hunter safety record in 1998
with no hunting fatalities and only two personal injury
accidents.
Shubenacadie Sam Predicts More Winter
Natural Resources
February 2, 99 2:35 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Shubenacadie Sam Predicts More Winter
When is winter going to end? That's the question on many people's
minds this time of year. And today, Groundhog Day, is the day
they look for the answer.
Cottage Cove Provincial Park Will Reopen
Natural Resources
January 15, 99 2:23 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Cottage Cove Provincial Park Will Reopen
Cottage Cove Provincial Park will reopen this spring following
its normal winter closure.
1999 Nova Scotia Woodlot Owner of the Year
Natural Resources
January 12, 99 2:22 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--1999 Nova Scotia Woodlot Owner of the Year
The Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations at
until Jan. 31 at local offices for the 1999 Nova Scotia Woodlot
Owner of the Year.
License Agreement Signed With Snowmobilers
Natural Resources
December 8, 98 2:08 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--License Agreement Signed With Snowmobilers
Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill has signed a
three-year license agreement with the Snowmobilers Association of
Nova Scotia for the use and maintenance of snowmobile trails on
Crown land. Snowmobile Association president Arlene Taylor and
past-president Laurie Cranton signed the agreement with Mr.
MacAskill on Thursday, Nov. 26.
Order to Halt Unauthorized Timber Harvest
Natural Resources
November 17, 98 2:14 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Order to Halt Unauthorized Timber Harvest
The provincial government is taking action to halt unauthorized
timber harvesting in Nova Scotia. Natural Resources Minister
Kennie MacAskill announced in the legislature today that,
effective immediately, all unauthorized harvesting on Crown lands
must cease.
Endangered Species Legislation Introduced
Natural Resources
November 5, 98 2:29 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Endangered Species Legislation Introduced
An endangered species act has been introduced in the Nova Scotia
legislature by Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill.
Conservation Officer Cadets to be Sworn In
Natural Resources
October 23, 98 2:15 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Conservation Officer Cadets to be Sworn In
Fifteen candidates from the conservation officer cadet program at
the police academy in Summerside will be sworn in next week to
work in the enforcement section of the Nova Scotia Department of
Natural Resources for six weeks.
Climate Change Projects Announced
Natural Resources
October 20, 98 1:57 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT--Climate Change Projects Announced
Two projects under the public outreach component of the federal
government's $150-million Climate Change Action Fund have been
announced for Nova Scotia.
Ministers Laud Acid Rain Agreement
Natural Resources
October 19, 98 5:05 PM
ENVIRONMENT/NATURAL RESOURCES--Ministers Laud Acid Rain Agreement
Nova Scotia's ministers of the environment and natural resources
said they are encouraged with the signing of Canada-Wide Acid
Rain Strategy for Post 2000.
Good Response to Antlerless Deer Stamp Draw
Natural Resources
September 9, 98 11:35 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Good Response to Antlerless Deer Stamp Draw
Almost 33,000 applications were received for Nova Scotia's first
computerized draw for stamps enabling a limited number of hunters
to hunt antlerless deer this fall.
Ban on Open Fires Lifted
Natural Resources
August 31, 98 12:35 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Ban on Open Fires Lifted
A ban prohibiting open fires in Nova Scotia woodlands was lifted
effective 12 noon today, Monday, Aug. 31.
Woodlands Travel Ban Lifted
Natural Resources
August 24, 98 2:12 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Woodlands Travel Ban Lifted
A ban on woodlands travel in Nova Scotia has been lifted. Natural
Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill says travel in the woods is
permitted effective immediately.
Deadline for Antlerless Deer Draw Approaches
Natural Resources
August 21, 98 1:30 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Deadline for Antlerless Deer Draw Approaches
More than 20,000 applications have been received so far for the
8,150 available antlerless deer hunting stamps. Natural Resources
Minister Kennie MacAskill reminds hunters that they have only two
weeks left to enter the draw.
Nova Scotia Woods Closed to Travel
Natural Resources
August 10, 98 10:10 AM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia Woods Closed to Travel
A provincewide ban on travel in Nova Scotia woods has been
ordered by Natural Resources Minister Kennie MacAskill. The ban
takes effect at noon today, Monday, Aug. 10, 1998, and will
remain in place until further notice.
Caution Urged While Outdoors
Natural Resources
August 7, 98 2:20 PM
NATURAL RESOURCES--Caution Urged While Outdoors
With the arrival of another weekend, Natural Resources Minister
Kennie MacAskill once again urges everyone to use caution while
outdoors, whether for recreation or at work. The forest fire
hazard across Nova Scotia continues to be high to extreme.