Tag Archives: Weather
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)
Strong winds take down two street light standards in Watrous
Two steel street light standards went down in Watrous this morning as a result of strong winds gusts.Power was out for the 400 block of Main Street as SaskPower crews responded to restore service acco...
Jul 25, 2019 Strong wind gusts took down a pair of light standards on Main Street in Watrous. (Submitted photo/Jamie Regier)
Animal owners encouraged to avoid exposing pets to extreme temperatures
Dog owners are encouraged to take extra precautions for their furry friends during days of extreme heat.While dogs cool off differently than humans - mainly by breathing, panting, and sweating through...
Jul 24, 2019 Dogs are encouraged to exercise during earlier and later hours, or shadier areas to avoid potentially being overheated and burned during days of extreme heat (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).
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
Mercury expected to reach 30 degrees in northeast this week
After plenty of rain for the first few weeks of July, a welcome sight of heat is here for the northeast region.For Monday, July 22, the high is expected to be around 28 Celsius, followed by a 30 C hig...
Jul 22, 2019 (File Photo/Kittisak Jirasittichai | Dreamstime.com)
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)
Severe weather leads to widespread power outages in the northeast
Wide spread power outages over Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning had SaskPower crews very busy.Along with a lengthy outage for costumers in Nipawin and the Cumberland House area after a storm ...
Jul 08, 2019 A storm that passed through Cumberland House Sunday knocked over trees and fences. (Submitted photo/Shavonne Danielle)
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)
Wind gusts expected to top out at 60 km/h
Residents in Prince Albert, North Battleford and Melfort should be sure to 'hold onto their hats,' stick their garbage cans in a secure spot and get ready for a hefty breeze to sweep the region.Winds ...
Jul 02, 2019 A blast of wind is expected for large portion of Central Saskatchewan. (submitted photo/ Myles Quaroni)