Weather

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality statements across Saskatchewan

A lot of Saskatchewan residents woke up under a blanket of smoke again Monday.Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for about two-thirds of the province, including Saskatoon, Humbol...

Jun 12, 2023

Rain, cooler temperatures offering some relief in wildfire fight

While the weather this week might have put a damper on summer temperatures, it also has put a damper on wildfires in Saskatchewan.During Friday's provincial wildfire update from the Saskatchewan Publi...

May 26, 2023

Extremely high fuel and fertilizer prices headline challenges for farmers during stressful year

Harvest is getting close to being done across Saskatchewan putting an end to one of, if not the, most challenging year for farmers in the fields. The biggest issue during seeding and harvest has been ...

Oct 06, 2022

Harvesting underway in southern Sask, many farmers still waiting in more northern communities

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Many farmers in southern Saskatchewan have started their harvest but the same can't be said for those who work farther north. Nearly all farmers who work north of Saskatoon are ...

Aug 18, 2022

Farmer's Almanac predicting tough winter for Saskatchewan

The upcoming winter in Saskatchewan isn't going to be a lot of fun.That's according to Canadian Farmer's Almanac annual outlook which is forecasting the season to feel like a 'hibernation zone' across...

Aug 05, 2022

June weather cold, wet in north; dry, warm in south

The weather last month was much different in the northern part of Saskatchewan compared to the south.Southern areas were more dry and warm, while the north was more wet and cool.According to Environme...

Jul 05, 2022

NW seeding wrapping up, rain impact being assessed

The BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - Seeding is just about complete in the northwest region of the province, including the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area. While there were heavy rains in the area on June 13 and...

Jun 17, 2022

Dedicated Turtleford group takes part in Christmas Bird Count

TURTLEFORD, Sask. - A group of about 15 enthusiasts committed to participate in the Turtleford area Christmas Bird Count this year.Coordinator Brent Keen was pleased with the event held Dec. 28 but sa...

Dec 30, 2021

Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...

Jul 14, 2021

Local farmers talk about heat wave after effect

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Crops did not take kindly to last weeks heat wave, local farmers say. There were some setbacks, and farmers are now hoping for rain sooner rather than later."At this point we're...

Jul 06, 2021