Weather

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

Sunday night storm ‘certainly could have been worse,’ says meteorologist

Residents in southern Saskatchewan were told to be on the alert for severe weather on Sunday night but, for the most part, the province got off easy.Environment Canada meteorologist Dave Carlsen said ...

Jul 13, 2020

Southern Alberta hailstorm caused almost $1.2B in damage: insurance bureau

EDMONTON - The powerful hail storm that pounded homes, vehicles and crops across parts of southern Alberta last month caused almost $1.2 billion in insured damage. The Insurance Bureau of Ca...

Jul 08, 2020

Saskatchewan weather keeping storm chasers busy

Storm chasers are anticipating a repeat performance Tuesday following tornado events in southern Saskatchewan on the weekend.Greg Johnson with TornadoHunter.ca admits being able to actually pinpoint w...

Jul 06, 2020

Severe storms could be on horizon for Saskatchewan

Storms are expected Wednesday evening across Saskatchewan and Environment Canada said they could become severe.At 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for s...

Jun 24, 2020

PHOTOS: State of emergency declared in Humboldt after heavy rains cause flooding

Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench declared a local state of emergency Sunday after several inches of heavy rainfall flooded portions of the city.The storm began around 3 p.m., hitting the northwestern portion...

Jun 15, 2020

Major power outage affecting Prince Albert and surrounding areas

Update: As of approximately 7:40 p.m. Sunday, power appeared to have been restored in the Prince Albert area, as well as Shellbrook and Brancepeth areas among others. --SaskPower was working to repair...

Jun 15, 2020

Warm and windy this weekend, showers and thunderstorms likely

A windy, unsettled, but warm weekend is in store for north-central and northeast Saskatchewan.Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW the wind is coming up fro...

Jun 12, 2020

High streamflow advisory expanded to include Meadow Lake area

Water Security Agency (WSA) is expanding the high streamflow advisory for the Churchill River System to include the headwater areas in the Meadow Lake area after recent heavy rainfall.WSA spokesperson...

Jun 08, 2020