Weather

Heat wave returns to Saskatchewan, possible showers Monday

After a seemingly normal week of weather in Saskatchewan, there's another heat wave here for the weekend.Environment Canada has heat warnings in place throughout the northwest region, with temperature...

Aug 13, 2021

Fires in northwest region still being monitored

While the Northwest region of Saskatchewan doesn't contain one of the five wildfires of note in the province, there are still two blazes that are being monitored closely by the Saskatchewan Public Saf...

Aug 04, 2021

Three wildfires of note as 128 blazes burn across the province

Saskatchewan has 128 active fires, 16 of which are not contained, 11 are contained, and 83 are being assessed.According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) most updated report, there wer...

Aug 03, 2021

Heat to continue well into next week; wildfire smoke in some areas

Saskatchewan isn't getting a break from the heat anytime soon.Environment Canada is forecasting daily high temperatures at or above 30 C across much of the province until Wednesday.It's the latest str...

Aug 01, 2021

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

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

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