Tag Archives: Weather
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)
Nearly all trailers, vehicles removed as clean up continues in Meadow Lake Provincial Park
Clean up continues in Meadow Lake Provincial Park after two tornadoes snapped trees and caused severe damage over the Canada Day long weekend.Park Manager Trevor Finlay said as of Tuesday afternoon, h...
Jul 02, 2019 Meadow Lake Provincial Park's manager says about 90 per cent of trailers, vehicles and boats impacted by the storm have been removed. (submitted photo/Karen de Orla)
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)
‘It just flattened it’: Three injured after severe storm rips through Meadow Lake Provincial Park
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said three people were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a storm ripped through Meadow Lake Provincial Park, leaving flipped trailers a...
Jun 30, 2019 Chris and Karen de Orla's trailer was moved about 40 feet and destroy by a storm that tore through Meadow Lake Provincial Park. (submitted photo/Chris de Orla)
Cyclical weather trends could mean drought for years
An extended dry weather trend in the prairies could be here to stay.Agroclimate Specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Trevor Hadwen said typically wet and drought cycles last for long peri...
May 24, 2019 Dry conditions can have very negative impacts on agriculture industry. (submitted photo/Myles Quaroni)
Brief spring storm highlights weather volatility on the prairies
A low pressure system that swept through the prairies yesterday brought a small amount of moisture, as well as a quick hail storm in some areas.A video shot and forwarded by a viewer on SnapChat to pa...
Apr 15, 2019 Heavy hail caused traffic delays on Highway 11 early Sunday afternoon near Hague, Saskatchewan. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)
Spring runoff outlook varies across Sask.
It sounds strange to speak about spring when it's -50 C with the wind, but the Water Security Agency has released their first spring runoff outlook for 2019.Much of the southern portion of the provinc...
Feb 07, 2019
Protecting your pets from winter weather
With the recent cold weather in the province, residents have been reminded to take extra care to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. It's also important however, to take steps to protect you...
Feb 02, 2019
Ensure you arrive alive during winter storm: SGI
As the snow hits the ground these next two days, it's important that you stay safe and arrive alive. With 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected to hit the area, it's imperative drivers follow the rule...
Feb 01, 2019