Senior dogs have different care requirements than adult dogs and puppies. And, in order to provide the best possible senior dog care, you will have to do things a little bit differently in order to keep them healthy. As a dog ages, they become less mobile, their hearing and sight aren’t as good as they… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Take Care Of a Senior Dog
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Sonshine Kennels: How to Read a Dog Food Label
Confused by the ingredients in your dog food? You aren’t alone. Here are three things you should pay attention to: Prioritize proteins. Ingredients are listed in order of weight with the first ingredient being the largest amount. Look for a food that has one or two quality proteins listed within the first few ingredients. Be wary… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: How to Read a Dog Food Label
Winter Storm Creates Problems for Local Businesses
Today’s winter storm continues to cause problems for residents and businesses around town. Due to power outages and unsafe conditions, multiple businesses have decided to close for the day, including Mid Plains Diesel, Pet Valu, LaBelle Boutique, West Central Abilities, and the the Minor Sports office. You can find additional videos and photos from today’s… Continue reading Winter Storm Creates Problems for Local Businesses
Winter Storm Hits Area
Unfortunately, we are going to have to pull out our parkas out again as Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for the region. A strong low-pressure system and cold front track is sweeping across the central Prairies. Mild temperatures and rain showers will quickly give way to severe winds, heavy snow, and blowing… Continue reading Winter Storm Hits Area
Kindersley and Area Currently Expected to See Near Normal Runoff
The preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2021, is showing most of southern Saskatchewan with below to well below normal snowmelt runoff potential and the northern areas looking at normal to above normal potential. Much of the southern areas of Saskatchewan experienced very dry conditions through the summer and into fall last year. The snowpack is… Continue reading Kindersley and Area Currently Expected to See Near Normal Runoff
Bundle up, a Polar Vortex Is Moving In
The mercury is about to drop as a polar vortex moves in. As this system moves in, areas in northern Saskatchewan will start feeling its effects on Thursday while the extreme cold will touch the west central areas by the weekend, with overnight temperatures potentially dipping to –37/39C. The temperatures may begin to rise again… Continue reading Bundle up, a Polar Vortex Is Moving In
Winter Activities During COVID-19
Source: Saba Aziz,globalnews.ca, November 27, 2020 There is a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission in closed and indoor settings, compared to the outdoors, where the natural flow of air dilutes the virus. As we head into the winter season in Canada and other parts of the northern hemisphere, there are growing concerns about the spread… Continue reading Winter Activities During COVID-19
Extreme Cold Warning to Last Today and Into Tonight
Today, periods of very cold wind chills are expected as an Arctic ridge of high pressure continues to bring frigid temperatures to areas of the province. Temperatures of -30 C along with winds of 10 to 15 km/h will produce wind chill values of -40 C or colder. Temperatures are forecast to moderate somewhat as… Continue reading Extreme Cold Warning to Last Today and Into Tonight
SGI Receives 1,745 Property Claims and 316 Auto Claims Due to Wind Storm
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, January 19, 2021 SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy says those numbers are comparable to a storm that happened in the fall of 2017. The Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) says it has been busy dealing with several claims following last week’s wind storm. As of Monday afternoon, SGI has received 316 auto and… Continue reading SGI Receives 1,745 Property Claims and 316 Auto Claims Due to Wind Storm
Rare “Rollers” Arrive After Storm
Source: Heidi Atter, cbc.ca, January 15, 2021 Rollers are rare as they require very specific conditions. Saskatoon residents cleaning up after a winter storm were treated to a rare sight on Thursday morning: snow rollers. Snow rollers are cylindrical rolls of snow that resemble round bales. Read full article here… For the latest information and… Continue reading Rare “Rollers” Arrive After Storm