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Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins

Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...

Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Dangerous wind chills overnight give way to warmth later this week

The cold weather continues - but not for long.Wind chill values around - 40 degrees Celcius were reported in much of the province last night and into this morning.Environment and Climate Change meteor...

Feb 18, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Warmer weather moving through northeast

A brief cold snap is giving way to some milder weather.The region saw wind chills dip below - 40 Celsius overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, but the frigid temperatures are leaving the province."We have ...

Feb 13, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Near-record temperatures to hit Prince Albert on Saturday

How things can change. It was one year ago temperatures were bitter cold. Overnight lows were hitting - 39 C, daytime highs were around - 25 C. Fast forward and it's a much different story.Environment...

Jan 30, 2020 A group of children from Sturgeon Lake Central School enjoying Little Red River park. Daytime highs are expected to hit 8.3 C this Saturday in Prince Albert. (paNOW Staff/ Michael Joel-Hansen)

Melfort outdoor ice surfaces remain open during warm snap

Even with the warm weather approaching the northeast region, some outdoor activities in Melfort will still remain in use.According to Facilities Manager Leonard Whitney, all of the city outdoor rinks,...

Jan 30, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Conditions favourable for slick roads for much of the week

The mild conditions will stay with us for several days, but so too will the slippery conditions.Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW the milder air is comin...

Jan 27, 2020 Rime frost looks pretty, but the conditions that come with it can lead to slippery roads and sidewalks. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Freezing rain warnings issued in central & southeastern Sask

Environment Canada issued freezing rain warnings Saturday morning for communities in central and southeastern Saskatchewan."There's a pretty good band of freezing rain just to the northwest of North B...

Jan 25, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Melting snow could lead to ice dams

The warmer weather is certainly welcome, but there can be some challenges associated with it.That includes the potential for ice dams on your roof.Trent Fedorychka, associate financial advisor with Co...

Jan 24, 2020 Ice Dams could form on your roof during the melt-thaw cycle. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Frigid weather moves on as warmth arrives in northeast

The cold Arctic air that has been stuck over Saskatchewan for the last few weeks is moving on.Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Terri Lang told northeastNOW the jet stream is moving ...

Jan 20, 2020 Warmth is on the way. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Cold warnings to be followed by snow and early week warm-up

Following the end of the nearly week-long extreme-cold warning residents of the northern grain belt are going to need their snow shovels.Starting Friday and heading into Saturday, Environment Canada i...

Jan 17, 2020 (file photo/Olga Viakter)