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• Saskatchewan skies: Catching the Orionid meteor shower

  If you're in the Prairies, you may want to look up in the sky tonight, as an Orionid meteor shower could be visible after midnight.

  Science

  Oct 21
• ‘A lot of work ahead’: Storm-ravaged Saskatchewan cities continue cleanup

  Parts of Saskatchewan, including its capital, are recovering after a stormy Labour Day long weekend brought more than 100 mm of rain to Regina.

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  Sep 8
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• 4 tornadoes landed in the Prairies during Sunday’s storm, researchers confirm

  The Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed two additional tornadoes landed in Manitoba during Sunday's storm, bringing the regional total to four.

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  Sep 4
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• 2 tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this weekend

  Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan after a stormy Sunday, they are the newest twisters amid a record-breaking storm season in the Prairies, ECCC said.

  Weather

  Aug 31
• Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July

  Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.

  Canada

  Aug 7
• Extreme heat expected this week ahead of ‘big cooldown by Saskatchewan Day’

  Parts of the province, including Regina, are subject to yellow-level, moderate, heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada Monday with week-long heat expected.  

  Weather

  Jul 27
• ‘Prolonged stretch of hot air,’ poor air quality advisories blanket the Prairies

  With temperatures in the mid to low 30s C expected to blanket the Prairie provinces over the next few days, much the area is under both heat and air quality warnings.

  Weather

  Jul 23
• June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada

  June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

  Environment

  Jul 17
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• Saskatchewan boosts disaster aid in response to storm-packed spring and summer

  Increased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.

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  Jul 16
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• Saskatchewan storm season close to breaking records as tornado totals rise

  A potentially record-breaking summer storm season in Saskatchewan is showing no sign of letting up. Severe weather ripped through the province again over the weekend.

  Weather

  Jul 14
• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jul 13
• More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave

  A red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.

  Canada

  Jul 12
• More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continue

  Heat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.

  Weather

  Jul 12
• Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in Saskatchewan

  Ten tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.

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  Jul 11
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• Stormy Saskatoon night leads to power outages, sparks fires

  Parts of Saskatoon lost power following thunderstorms overnight on Wednesday that downed power lines. Saskatoon Light and Power said restoring power is its "top priority."

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  Jul 9
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• 5 people injured after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border

  The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

  A prolonged heat wave is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke lingers in northern regions.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• ‘Far as the eye can see’: Saskatchewan communities clean up after floods

  Michael Weger, Saskatchewan's community safety minister, says he visited flooded areas over the weekend and saw people removing soaked carpets and couches from their homes.

  Canada

  Jul 6
• South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescues

  People and pets are being advised by City of Saskatoon officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge due to 'fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.'

  Canada

  Jul 6
• At least 2 tornadoes reported in Saskatchewan: Environment Canada

  Two tornadoes have been reported in southern Saskatchewan after thunderstorms were seen moving across the area, though it appears only one may have caused damage.

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  Jul 3
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• 13 Sask. communities in states of emergency after storms drop 275 mm of rain over 10 days

  Thirteen communities in Saskatchewan have declared local states of emergencies, 11 of which have been declared in recent days following heavy rainfall, the SPSA said.

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  Jul 2
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• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

  Weather

  Jul 1
• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Tornado confirmed in east-central Saskatchewan amid stormy conditions

  East-central Saskatchewan, near the Manitoba border, saw heavy rains and thunderstorms, and other parts of the province, like Regina, saw similar downpours.  

  Weather

  Jun 29