Weather

Latest wildfire update shows 28 fires in Saskatchewan, largest in North

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said there are no current evacuees in the province because of wildfires but are prepared should that change.In the latest update from the SPSA, 28 wildfire...

Jun 13, 2023

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality statements across Saskatchewan

A lot of Saskatchewan residents woke up under a blanket of smoke again Monday. Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for about two-thirds of the province, including Saskatoon, Humbo...

CJME NEWS Jun 12, 2023

Weather not helping as crews battle fire that forced Edson, Alta., to evacuate

Extreme fire behaviour is anticipated for a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of the town of Edson early Friday morning, officials in Alberta said as local leaders urged anyone who stayed behind t...

Jun 10, 2023

Air quality alerts issued as wildfire smoke returns

Wildfire smoke blanketed much of Saskatchewan on Friday.Environment Canada issued air quality statements for the western half of the province due to smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and el...

Jun 09, 2023

Former Hawks' bench boss lands role with Melville Millionaires

People in northeast Saskatchewan may recognize the new bench boss for the Melville Millionaires.The team announced on Tuesday that they had hired Doug Johnson to be their next head coach and general m...

Jun 07, 2023

Severe thunderstorm, heavy hail threaten Prince Albert, Melfort

Much of central Saskatchewan took a quick hit from a thunderstorm on Monday afternoon, and that type of weather is not done with us yet. Environment Canada is tracking more storms with the potential t...

Jun 06, 2023

Feds warn 2023 on track to be the worst fire season ever seen in Canada

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says images of wildfires burning across the country are some of the most severe ever witnessed in Canada and the current forecast for the next few months indic...

Jun 06, 2023

Tornado watches issued for parts of Saskatchewan

People in western Saskatchewan should keep an eye on the sky Monday.Environment Canada issued tornado watches for areas around the Battlefords, Big River, Biggar, Green Lake, Kindersley, Maidstone, Me...

Jun 05, 2023

Wildfire tally tops 140 as thousands more evacuate northwestern Quebec

Wildfires in northwestern Quebec prompted thousands to evacuate the area over the weekend, as the number of blazes pushed past 140 and the military geared up to fight the encroaching flames - even as ...

Jun 04, 2023

P.A. & northeast Sask. underway extreme heat warnings

Several areas around the province are under extreme heat warnings.This includes Prince Albert, in the northeast, and in the south around Regina.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the ...

Jun 04, 2023