Source: Jason Warick, CBC News, July 1, 2019 Thousands of trees toppled in Meadow Lake Provincial Park Saturday as 3 injured by tornadoes More than 100 families hoped they’d be spending Canada Day in a northern Saskatchewan campground roasting marshmallows or swimming in the nearby lake. Instead, they’ve gone home. They were forced to evacuate Meadow… Continue reading Cleanup continues after 2 tornadoes hit Saskatchewan campground
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Prairie hailstorms coming earlier every year
Source: William DeKay, Producer.com, June 27, 2019 Insurance companies have investigated about 50 storms already this year, with one event occurring May 29 A high number of claims have been filed following a flurry of light to moderate hailstorms across Western Canada. “They are early and popping up everywhere,” said Rick Omelchenko, president of the… Continue reading Prairie hailstorms coming earlier every year
Swift Current, Sask. flood cleanup in ‘rip out and rebuild’ mode
Source: David Baxter, Global News, June 26, 2019 One week after a flash flood rocked Swift Current, the clean up is well underway and expected to last for weeks. Carpet was being ripped up and soggy drywall was being cut out of Garth Whiteman’s wrecked rec room on Wednesday. His home was one of several… Continue reading Swift Current, Sask. flood cleanup in ‘rip out and rebuild’ mode
Downpour in Swift Current overwhelms sewers, floods streets
Source: Morgan Modjeski, CBC News, June 19, 2019 What started out as a beautiful day in Swift Current ended in flooding after a major downpour hit the Saskatchewan community on Tuesday afternoon. Swift Current Mayor Denis Perrault said at around 4 p.m. the sky turned black and unleashed a heavy downpour, producing what he’s heard reported… Continue reading Downpour in Swift Current overwhelms sewers, floods streets
Lightning sparks fire concerns in southern Saskatchewan
Source: Kyle Benning, Global News, June 13, 2019 Fire crews across southern Saskatchewan will be on high alert on Thursday and Friday with lightning in the forecast. Warman’s fire chief said the dry conditions are a concern, turning ditches that once held water into dry areas. “We have cattails and long grass and no water to be found. Those… Continue reading Lightning sparks fire concerns in southern Saskatchewan
Late season snow storm wreaking havoc on southern Sask.
Source: CBC News, April 29, 2019 TransCanada Highway and Highway 11 experiencing slippery conditions A late season snow storm which made its way into Saskatchewan from the west is causing problems for some of the province’s major highways. The TransCanada Highway and Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon are experiencing winter driving conditions, such as slippery… Continue reading Late season snow storm wreaking havoc on southern Sask.
Weekend snowstorm closes highways in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Source: The Canadian Press, April 28, 2019 CALGARY — Snow-covered highways in southern Alberta reopened Sunday as stuck or smashed vehicles were removed, but snowfall advisories and even a blizzard warning remained in effect in some areas as the storm tracked into Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says a strong low-pressure system brought heavy snow and strong… Continue reading Weekend snowstorm closes highways in Alberta and Saskatchewan
Winter storm prompts warnings for parts of 5 provinces
Source: Ryan Flanagan, CTV News, February 12, 2019 People living between southern Ontario and northern Nova Scotia were being urged to avoid non-essential travel as a winter storm carried a mix of snow, freezing rain and ice pellets through Eastern Canada. Winter storm warnings were in place for parts of five provinces Tuesday, due to… Continue reading Winter storm prompts warnings for parts of 5 provinces
Thousands in B.C. still without power following massive windstorm
Source: The Canadian Press, February 10, 2019 VANCOUVER –– More than 11,000 customers were still without power in British Columbia on Sunday following a windstorm. BC Hydro says that at one point on Saturday, the storm knocked out power to more than 70,000 customers. The hardest hit areas were in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine… Continue reading Thousands in B.C. still without power following massive windstorm
’If anyone needs to travel, I would have a Plan B’: Winter storm hits central Saskatchewan
Source: CBC News, February 1, 2019 Snowfall warnings in west-central Sask., winter storm warnings in east-central regions Environment Canada is warning people with travel plans in central Saskatchewan to have a “Plan B” as a winter storm is creeping its way into the province from Alberta. The weather agency has issued heavy snowfall warnings in… Continue reading ’If anyone needs to travel, I would have a Plan B’: Winter storm hits central Saskatchewan