Weather

Heat warnings blanket Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for nearly all of Saskatchewan.The province is broken up into 32 regions on the Environment Canada alerts page - and 26 of them were put under a heat warnin...

Aug 18, 2020

High wind, lightning knocks out power to northern Saskatchewan residents

A deep low-pressure system moving through northern Saskatchewan on Sunday knocked out the power to hundreds of residents. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri ...

Aug 10, 2020

City's asphalt patchwork, infrastructure work on schedule

Battlefords residents can expect a few minor delays for local traffic this week as the city attends to several construction and repair projects.The city announced residents can expect full or partial ...

Aug 05, 2020

Community leaders, businesses weigh in on mandatory mask possibility

The sight of mask wearing out in the public has become more commonplace in Saskatchewan, but the province's discussion of potential ramp up of that protective measure gives municipal leaders and busin...

Jul 31, 2020

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