Weather

WSA issues reminder of ice thickness safety this winter

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding everyone to ensure the ice is thick enough before engaging in any activities on it. "Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness, and its strength can vary ...

Nov 29, 2024

Highway updates: Bare road in N.B. and M.L. ; Surrounding highways icy and partly snow-covered

According to the latest report from Highway Hotline, North Battleford and Meadow Lake are experiencing bare road conditions. However, the highways surrounding these cities are partly covered in ice an...

Nov 29, 2024

Extreme cold weather warning in affect for tonight

An extreme cold weather warning has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of Central Saskatchewan including the Battlefords and surrounding areas. Temperatures are expected to reach near minus 3...

Nov 28, 2024

The snow has stopped, but the colder temperatures have arrived

The major snowfall has given way to much cooler temperatures. Most of the province is experiencing well-below normal temperatures and that will continue well into the weekend. Environment and Climate ...

Nov 26, 2024

Careful driving needed in N. Battleford; ML

The Highway Hotline is reminding drivers to be alert when taking to the roads. North Battleford and Meadow Lake both have warnings of partly covered roads with loose, drifting and swirling snow. In St...

Nov 25, 2024

The Battlefords dig out from season's first snowfall

The sun may have finally decided to make an appearance but the cleanup from this past weekend's snow continues. According to Candace Toma, public and intergovernmental relations coordinator for the Ci...

Nov 25, 2024

Volunteers reporting snowfall amounts from around the province

No matter where you go in Saskatchewan, winter has arrived with the snow storm that passed through the province over the weekend. While many places have reported their snowfall numbers, Environment Ca...

Nov 25, 2024

Some classes, bus routes cancelled Monday following weekend snowstorm

Schools across Northeast and Central Saskatchewan are closing their doors on Monday following this past weekend's snowstorm. School divisions began issuing notices of cancelled classes and bus routes ...

Nov 25, 2024

Snowstorm blankets most of Saskatchewan, travel not recommended near local communities

Many communities in Central Saskatchewan are digging themselves out following a major snowstorm that rolled through the province overnight.With the dump of snow, travel is not recommended for many pro...

Nov 24, 2024

Fire Department urges public to stay off thin ice on North Sask. River

Following the first snowfall on Thursday, the North Battleford Fire Department is reminding residents to stay off the North Saskatchewan River as ice begins to form."It is dangerous, particularly at t...

Nov 22, 2024