Weather

Water levels peaking in the north, receding with heat

Record highs for water levels in rivers and lakes have already occurred in communities like Prince Albert and the Battlefords, and flows further into Northern Saskatchewan are now on the same track an...

Jul 29, 2020

Extreme heat ahead for most of Saskatchewan

Rain and wind have defined Saskatchewan's summer thus far, but residents are about to experience one of the province's warmer weeks in years.A heat warning is in effect for most of Saskatchewan, with ...

Jul 28, 2020

Battleford applies for PDAP funding to fix bridge erosion

Following record highs in water levels and rainfall that began on July 6, the Town of North Battleford is looking for assistance in fixing the damage done around the embankment of the North Saskatchew...

Jul 24, 2020

Warm weather prompts heat warnings for much of central Sask.

Many parts of central Saskatchewan are under a heat warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a high of 29 Celsius - 35 with the humidex for Prince Albert and the surrounding area....

Jul 22, 2020

Steps being taken to protect northern hydro stations

SaskPower is working to deal with high water levels at its hydroelectric facilities.The Island Falls Hydro Electric Station, which is on the Churchill River near Sandy Bay has been forced to take step...

Jul 20, 2020

Severe thunderstorm watches issued for areas of western Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for areas of western Saskatchewan.The Battlefords, Unity, Maidstone and St. Walburg areas are under watches, as well as the City of Lloydminst...

Jul 17, 2020

Sunday night storm ‘certainly could have been worse,’ says meteorologist

Residents in southern Saskatchewan were told to be on the alert for severe weather on Sunday night but, for the most part, the province got off easy.Environment Canada meteorologist Dave Carlsen said ...

Jul 13, 2020

Business steady at campgrounds after restrictions eased

A week into July, parks and campgrounds are seeing steady numbers of visitors.Prior to rainfall, the Battlefords Provincial Park filled up quickly for the July long weekend after slowly easing restric...

Jul 08, 2020

Southern Alberta hailstorm caused almost $1.2B in damage: insurance bureau

EDMONTON - The powerful hail storm that pounded homes, vehicles and crops across parts of southern Alberta last month caused almost $1.2 billion in insured damage. The Insurance Bureau of Ca...

Jul 08, 2020

WSA, city urging residents to avoid river during high flows

As the North Saskatchewan River get closer to historic levels of current flow this week, both the city of North Battleford and the Water Security Agency are advising residents to avoid the water.The c...

Jul 07, 2020