Weather

Heat, smoke residue present for August long

Residents of North West Saskatchewan can expect a hot, sunny August long weekend.Environment Canada is forecasting mostly clear skies into next week along with temperatures well above the season avera...

Jul 30, 2021

City of North Battleford to repair wind storm damage to tennis court fencing

The City of North Battleford is currently working to repair damage to the local tennis court fencing caused by the severe wind storm of the last week. As previously reported, the severe wind gusts hit...

Jul 28, 2021

Wildfire containment still underway north, south of Meadow Lake

Firefighting efforts continue in Northern Saskatchewan, as well as in the Northwest.Two wildfires are being monitored near the Meadow Lake region. The Strike fire, located 16 kilometres north of Dorin...

Jul 28, 2021

Weekend rainfall has little impact ahead of heat wave

Those hoping that a brief flurry of showers over the weekend would bring relief to a hot and dry summer were likely disappointed by the upcoming weather forecast.The Northwest region of Saskatchewan i...

Jul 27, 2021

Strong storm winds felt in Battlefords, throughout region Thursday evening

It was an extremely windy night in the Battlefords, and across the region Thursday that included sporadic power outages, heavy wind gusts and even the odd tree tipped over.With north northwest wind gu...

Jul 23, 2021

Smoke, intense heat to continue in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan won't be getting a break from heat and smoke anytime soon.As of Sunday morning, about 160 fires are burning throughout the province.The smoke also led to air quality advisories across cen...

Jul 18, 2021

Poor air quality in numerous Sask. communities due to wildfires

With numerous wildfires burning across Saskatchewan the air quality can vary from community to community.Residents in Prince Albert are currently seeing poor air conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Thi...

Jul 17, 2021

Smoke from wildfires thickens in Northwest region

Air quality warnings are in effect for communities in Saskatchewan on Friday as the wildfires in the north rage on.The Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Lloydminster and others are all experiencing heavy smok...

Jul 17, 2021

Wildfire smoke pushes Saskatoon air quality health index to highest value

Wildfires burning in northern Saskatchewan are producing poor air quality and reduced visibility in central Saskatchewan.By Friday morning, Environment Canada had Saskatoon's air quality index listed ...

Jul 16, 2021

Precipitation unlikely to provide relief during wildfires, heat wave

Saskatchewan residents hoping that nature can help alleviate wildfires ravaging the northern region of the province are unlikely to see that support come through.According to Environment Canada, tempe...

Jul 15, 2021