Weather

Weather and crime heating up in the Battlefords

With the weather warming up outside, it's time to take extra precautions.With the snow melt, Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt said members start to see an increase of crime. "We have a lot o...

Mar 21, 2019 Keeping your doors locked will help combat property crime. (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Winter is leaving as spring-like conditions hit the Battlefords

Mild weather to start to the week is bringing optimism for spring to the area. Winter doesn't officially end until March 20, but temperatures are already spring-like in the Battlefords.There will be a...

Mar 11, 2019 The hopeful scene for the next bit as winter is now in the rear-view mirror (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Brady Lang

After a historically cold February, March comes in with warmth but high winds

Even though the temperatures may be getting up to seasonal averages, you may want to hold onto your hat.March seems to be coming in like a lion this year, but with the February we had, it's much welco...

Mar 04, 2019 It was a frigid February for all in 2019. (Submitted photo/Environment Canada) : Brady Lang

Edam voted Saskatchewan's coldest rink

The people have spoken and Edam has been crowned the Coldest Barn in Saskatchewan. For twenty days, people were tweeting, voting and sharing their stories of cold rinks around the province.A Twitter p...

Mar 01, 2019 Edam was voted the #SKColdestBarn in February poll conducted on Twitter and battlefordsNOW (Brady Lang/battlefordsNOW staff) : Brady Lang

Spring runoff outlook varies across Sask.

It sounds strange to speak about spring when it's -50 C with the wind, but the Water Security Agency has released their first spring runoff outlook for 2019.Much of the southern portion of the provinc...

Feb 07, 2019

Class, bus cancellations vary on several factors

Cold winter weather is typically an inconvenience, but schools are starting to take note of the growing number of bus and class cancellations its caused. For school cancellations, there are both cut a...

Feb 05, 2019

Cold temperatures expected for foreseeable future

The cold weather is back as the new calendar month begins.February is usually cold in the Battlefords and area but after a milder than usual January, the trend won't continue this month.The Battleford...

Feb 04, 2019

Protecting your pets from winter weather

With the recent cold weather in the province, residents have been reminded to take extra care to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. It's also important however, to take steps to protect you...

Feb 02, 2019

Ensure you arrive alive during winter storm: SGI

As the snow hits the ground these next two days, it's important that you stay safe and arrive alive. With 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected to hit the area, it's imperative drivers follow the rule...

Feb 01, 2019

The Battlefords may be hit with up to a foot of snow

It's time to get your shovels ready.A winter storm will be hitting the Battlefords and area tomorrow, and Saturday, causing reduced visibility, high winds, and a lot of snow. Environment Canada is cal...

Jan 31, 2019