Weather

Snowfall warnings, special weather statements in place in Saskatchewan

The winter storm that was building in Alberta early Tuesday is officially on its way to Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued snowfall warnings for areas of Saskatchewan, with 10 to 15 centimetres ex...

Nov 01, 2022

Above seasonal temperatures in La Ronge for Halloween, snow expected this week

Halloween will be the last day for above seasonal temperatures in the La Ronge area as cold conditions and snow are forecasted later this week.Environment and Climate Change Canada is expecting a high...

Oct 31, 2022

Chance of flurries tonight in La Ronge, seasonal temperatures expected for Halloween

Climate Change and Environment Canada Meteorologist Sara Hoffman expects any snow that could fall Monday night in La Ronge will likely melt before it hits the ground. "As the low-pressure system that ...

Oct 24, 2022

Extremely high fuel and fertilizer prices headline challenges for farmers during stressful year

Harvest is getting close to being done across Saskatchewan putting an end to one of, if not the, most challenging year for farmers in the fields. The biggest issue during seeding and harvest has been ...

Oct 06, 2022

Warm temperatures forecasted until Thanksgiving, possibility of snow next week

Temperatures in La Ronge are well-above average for this time of year.That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, who explained the average high as of Oct. 4 wa...

Oct 04, 2022

Hurricane Fiona wreaks havoc in eastern Canada

As Hurricane Fiona rips through parts of Atlantic Canada, many people are feeling shaken up.Catherine McNutt describes the storm as one of the worst she has ever seen with lots of fallen trees, pools ...

Sep 25, 2022

Gorgeous weekend will give way to warmer fall: Environment Canada

If you're out for a walk in the evening, you've likely noticed a nip in the air that comes around every September. The season is definitely turning in Saskatchewan and over the next week or so, that w...

Sep 07, 2022

Heatwave results in record for summer electricity demand: SaskPower

All those whirring air conditioners in Saskatchewan on Wednesday helped set a record for summer peak electricity demand.In a media release Thursday, SaskPower said customers were using 3,597 megawatts...

Sep 01, 2022

Floods, drought, storms could cost Canada's economy $139 billion by 2050: report

Floods, droughts and major storms that wash out highways, damage buildings and affect power grids could cost Canada's economy $139 billion over the next 30 years, a new climate-based analysis predicts...

Aug 29, 2022

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert in northern Sask.

Dry hot weather is leading to more wildfires and some hazy skies in Saskatchewan.Environment Canada issued air quality statements over the weekend and continued them Monday for Lloydminster, Battlefor...

Aug 22, 2022