After picking up a guitar at the age of 12, Curtis Ehresman’s passion for guitar, songwriting and performing has only continued to grow. Over the years, he has played in two bands, the first Anaphora was a heavy rock cover band which he played in throughout high school until he started up another metal band… Continue reading Local Musician Curtis Ehresman Inspires Others with His Music
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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
Public Help Make Highways Passable
Talk about people pulling together! Last night as Toni Fiest was heading home from Kindersley, she came across these guys who were out shoveling the massive snow drifts which were making the highways largely unpassable. While we do not know who these people are, their efforts were very much appreciated! For the latest information… Continue reading Public Help Make Highways Passable
Last Night’s Storm Leaves its Mark!
What a difference! When last night’s storm swept through the region, it made sure to leave its mark. Thankfully Fresh in Eston suffered no damages, and after a quick fix to their furnace, thanks to Eston Sheet Metal, they are back up and running at the store! For the latest information and for more updates… Continue reading Last Night’s Storm Leaves its Mark!
Alberta Clipper Slams Region
Southern Saskatchewan was hit hard by an Alberta clipper and we are still feeling its effects. With winds topping out at just over 100 km/h, buses were cancelled yesterday, multiple power outages were reported, and travel was not recommended. While road closures have been lifted, conditions continue to be icy and, at the time of… Continue reading Alberta Clipper Slams Region
Clipper System Set to Hit Region Wednesday and Thursday
As a “Clipper” system is set to hit the region, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for southern Saskatchewan that is currently in effect until late Thursday. The clipper system is bringing strong to severe winds, wintry precipitation and blowing snow Wednesday and Thursday. While Environment Canada is unclear on the exact timing… Continue reading Clipper System Set to Hit Region Wednesday and Thursday
Wind Warning Issued for Kindersley and Area
Gusty Northwest Winds Expected Hold onto your hat, it will be a windy one today. A low pressure system from B.C. will be passing through central Saskatchewan on Friday night, traveling into Manitoba on Saturday. Trailing this system will be a cold front which is expected to bring gusty northwest winds through southwestern Saskatchewan. According… Continue reading Wind Warning Issued for Kindersley and Area
Wind warning issued by Environment Canada for southwestern Saskatchewan
Source: David Giles, Global News, October 25, 2019 Parts of southwestern Saskatchewan are under a wind warning as a low pressure system passes through the province. Environment Canada said the system from B.C. will pass through central Saskatchewan on Friday night before moving into Manitoba on Saturday. A cold front trailing the low pressure system will bring very… Continue reading Wind warning issued by Environment Canada for southwestern Saskatchewan
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
Winter wallop hits prairies for last weekend of January
Source: Tiffany Lizee, Global News, January 28, 2019 On Sunday, a powerful low pressure system swept across the prairies and brought heavy snowfall, freezing rain, dangerously strong winds and record-setting temperatures with it. Gusts reaching 100 km/h howled in Calgary, Waterton and near Wetaskiwin. Regions near Red Deer and Slave Lake recorded even stronger winds. In Saskatchewan,… Continue reading Winter wallop hits prairies for last weekend of January