Saskatchewan is going to get another stark reminder that it’s January Tuesday night and Wednesday, with a classic blast of winter weather. A system moving in from southern Alberta will spread throughout southern and central Saskatchewan, bringing snow and blowing snow along with strong winds and dangerous wind chills starting Tuesday evening and lasting throughout […]
For some, it’s a magical time of year with the sparkling lights and the spirit of goodwill, but not for everyone. The holiday season, whether it’s Christmas or Hanukkah or any other celebration, may only amplify the feelings of loneliness and depression for some people. Michelle Buglas, a manager with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s Mental […]
There are an average of five collisions a year between vehicles on the road and snow plows in Saskatchewan and the Minister of Highways and Infrastructure says their goal is to bring that to zero. At the event to highlight snow plow safety, snow plow operator Wendy Koslowski explained she was driving a plow in […]
Bitter cold is expected to continue in northern Saskatchewan throughout Monday. Environment Canada says extreme cold is forecasted for Monday night with wind chill values reaching minus 45 or lower. The weather agency says you should dress warmly and dress in layers so that you can remove if you get too warm. The outer layer […]
The cold continues throughout northern and eastern Saskatchewan Wednesday. Environment Canada said a cold arctic airmass is expected to remain in place throughout the remainder of this week. Wind chill values will moderate daily, then once again fall into the minus 45 to 50 range overnight for the next several days. The weather agency said […]
The City of Regina started flooding the outdoor skating rinks on Tuesday. Every year, the city offers 50 outdoor rinks across the city and six shinny sites. City Hall believes this is an essential service and that skating is part of what people do in this climate. The city says all the rinks should be […]
It’s still bitterly cold across much of the province. Extreme Cold Warnings remain in place across much of eastern Saskatchewan Tuesday morning as well as the far north. Environment Canada says extreme wind chill values near -40 C or -50 C up north combined with daytime highs less than -16 C mean the warning will […]
Much of Canada is in for a harsh winter and that’s the case for most of Saskatchewan. The Weather Network’s winter forecast for December through February is calling for a colder than average winter in Saskatchewan, but the southwest corner of the province should be about average. Meteorologist Brad Rousseau says December will be more […]
Many parts of Saskatchewan are getting the first significant taste of winter, and SGI is asking people to adjust their driving habits to meet conditions. SGI’s Tyler McMurchy says it always takes time for drivers to get accustomed to snowy roads. “One of the things that everyone needs to keep in mind is the traction […]
The Canadian Farmers Almanac is predicting a cold, snowy and long winter in southern Saskatchewan. The editor of the 2020 edition of the Canadian Farmers Almanac, Peter Geiger, describes the winter as a “Polar Coaster”. He also said the fall harvest weather will be less than ideal in Saskatchewan. “We’re expecting a little bit cooler […]
