Winter weather continues to cause havoc on our roads. Today at 11:42, Kindersley fire was dispatched to a report of a multi-vehicle pileup 1 mile East on Highway 7. At 11:51 it was confirmed there were no injuries to those in the vehicles. The Fire Department was on their way to the scene and were… Continue reading Kindersley Fire Dispatched To Multi-Vehicle Pileup
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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
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
Storm Filomena Slams Spain
Source: bbc.com, January 10, 2021 The country’s AEMET weather agency said the snowfall was “exceptional and most likely historic”. Road, rail and air travel has been disrupted and interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said the country was facing “the most intense storm in the last 50 years”. Madrid, one of the worst affected areas, is set… Continue reading Storm Filomena Slams Spain
Highest snowfall observed in N.L. storm was 93 cm: Environment Canada
Source: Kerri Breen, Global News, January 19, 2020 Newly-released figures from Environment Canada are shedding light on the magnitude of Newfoundland‘s historic blizzard. Many communities in the eastern part of the province have been at a near standstill since Friday when powerful winds and record-breaking snowfall prompted states of emergency. The highest snowfall measurements were taken in areas… Continue reading Highest snowfall observed in N.L. storm was 93 cm: Environment Canada
Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta
Source: Jeff Lawrence, CTV News, September 25, 2019 Environment Canada has issued winter storm watches for parts of southern Alberta and frost advisories in the north as icy weather moves in on the province. The frost advisories were issued Wednesday afternoon for the areas of Fort McMurray-Fort MacKay and the High Level region. Temperatures will likely drop below… Continue reading Winter is coming: Storm watches, frost advisories issued for parts of Alberta
Latest track for Hurricane Dorian has powerful storm headed for the Maritimes
Source: The Canadian Press, September 3, 2019 HALIFAX — Hurricane Dorian is expected to have an impact on the Maritimes later this week, with the National Hurricane Center in Miami indicating hurricane-force winds could strike Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast on the weekend. However, a meteorologist with the Canadian Hurricane Centre in Halifax says Dorian’s eventual… Continue reading Latest track for Hurricane Dorian has powerful storm headed for the Maritimes
Long weekend storms wreak havoc, cause problems across Saskatchewan
Source: Kyle Benning, Global News, July 2, 2019 Campers in western parts of Saskatchewan experienced more of Mother Nature than they were hoping to over the Canada Day long weekend. A pair of tornadoes made their way in and around a campground at Meadow Lakes Provincial Park late Saturday afternoon, trapping people in the area. “These systems can move quite… Continue reading Long weekend storms wreak havoc, cause problems across Saskatchewan