Weather

August third wettest on record for La Ronge

August was the third wettest on record for La Ronge in the last 54 years. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, who said 103.6 millimeters of rain was rec...

Sep 04, 2019 More than 100 millimeters of rain fell in the tri-communities last month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Rainfall warning issued for portion of Northern Saskatchewan

Even the ducks might complain about the latest forecast from Environment Canada.The weather service issued a rainfall warning early Friday morning, predicting torrential rain to last until Sunday morn...

Aug 16, 2019 (Submitted Photo/ Lemuel Alquino)

Weekend thunderstorm produces more than 450 lightning strikes

The skies above La Ronge were bright Saturday night as Environment and Climate Change Canada recorded more than 450 lightning strikes in the area. That's according to Meteorologist Terri Lang, who sta...

Jul 29, 2019 Several trees were blown down in La Ronge's Patterson Park. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Advisory issued for blue-green algae in Saskatchewan

Make sure to check the water before swimming for the next few weeks around Saskatchewan.The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health have issued a blue-green algae advisory for th...

Jul 25, 2019 Blue-green algae build up. (submitted photo/The Water Security Agency)

Twisted weather: Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 18 so far this year

EDMONTON - Alberta storm chaser Chris Kiernan has hardly had a moment's rest since the start of the tornado season last month. "This season has been quite more active," said Kiernan, who is based out ...

Jul 23, 2019

Heat warning in La Ronge expected to linger for days

La Ronge is expected to remain under a heat warning until at least Wednesday.That's according to Environment Canada Meteorologist Dan Kulak, who stated hot weather is currently making its way across t...

Jul 22, 2019 The beach in Patterson Park was a popular place to be Monday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Three tornadoes touch down in southern Saskatchewan

Environment Canada confirms three tornadoes touched down during a stormy afternoon across southern Saskatchewan on Friday.The first was a waterspout tornado over Old Wives Lake near Moose Jaw around 1...

Jul 13, 2019 Screen grab from a video of a tornado near Rockglen on July 12, 2019 (Jared Mysko/YouTube)

Severe wind and weather tears through Cumberland House

"The only thing I can say is I'm just glad humanity is not in control of the weather."Those are the words of Cumberland House Mayor Kelvin McKay who witnessed a severe weather event occur in his commu...

Jul 08, 2019 Cumberland House Mayor Kelvin McKay stated a trampoline flew over a house and into a nearby yard. (submitted photo/Melanie Nabess)

Teams from national research project studying Meadow Lake Provincial Park tornadoes

Data from two tornadoes that touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park will be used to better understand where tornadoes occur in Canada and how to build resiliency to them.The Northern Tornadoes Pr...

Jul 03, 2019 Storm clouds in Meadow Lake Provincial Park after a tornado tore through two campsites over the Canada Day long weekend. (submitted/Melissa Kuzior)

Environment Canada says two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park

Investigators with Environment Canada have confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Meadow Lake Provincial Park Saturday evening, leaving a path of damage in their wake. The Saskatchewan Health Authori...

Jul 01, 2019 A trailer sits damaged from a storm that tore through Laumans Landing in Meadow Lake Provincial Park. (submitted/Durelle Demuth)