Environment Canada says a number of heat records were smashed in Saskatchewan on Saturday as the temperature went above the 30 degree mark in many centers. In all, 17 places in the province including Regina and Moose Jaw saw the record beat. Regina saw the temperature get up to 33,3 degrees celsius which broke the […]
An easing pandemic, and blistering heat has made for quite an interesting year so far at the Regina Farmers’ Market. Wayne Gienow of Lincoln Gardens, is one of the market’s many vendors, and he says despite everything, business is going quite well. “The vegetables are fine, we irrigate and take care of them,” said Gienow. […]
Saskatchewan can expect another heat wave this week. While it won’t be as severe as earlier this summer, temperatures around the 30 degree mark are expected for most of the week, with little to no rain in sight. Environment Canada Meteorologist Eric Dykes says sustained heat in the south is leading to heat warnings. “The […]
A few tips to beat the heat were sent out by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Residents are reminded to be on the lookout for heat-related illnesses such as heat rash, heat fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. A good way to beat the heat is staying out of the sun during peak hours, staying hydrated, […]
Saskatchewan berry farmers are reeling after a year of wacky weather followed by scorching heat, Donna Demyen, who owns Qu’Appelle’s Ol Mill Berries, says the heat won’t do much damage simply because there’s not much of a crop left. “The heat probably isn’t because we never had anything because of the wind, the late spring, […]
Regina was one of 34 communities in Saskatchewan to break the record for the hottest July 2 on record. Environment Canada says the mercury hit 35.3 degrees Celsius breaking the old record set in 1886. Some other places that set records included Broadview, Coronach, Eastend, Elbow, La Ronge, Lucky Lake (40.0 C), Maple Creek, Melfort, […]
With some extreme heat hitting Regina over the next few days, the City wants to let people know of places where they can keep cool, stay hydrated and stay safe. There are numerous places that can assist with you in efforts to cool down City buses also provide a safe and cool place for anyone […]
Saskatchewan crops are rated fair to good in this week’s crop report. Provincially, crops are around 60 percent at normal stages of development for this time of year. Most of the province had rainfall this week, but it was not enough to improve soil moisture conditions or offset the effects of the current heat […]
Get out the sunscreen and turn those fans or that air conditioning on. Heat warnings were issued Sunday afternoon for western and central Saskatchewan including Kindersley, Rosetown, Swift Current, Saskatoon, the Battlefords, Prince Albert, Shaunavon and the Cypress Hills. An upper ridge of high pressure is building into the province from the West coast. It […]
Special Weather Statements are in place across most of Saskatchewan Tuesday morning, including for Regina, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, Swift Current and Prince Albert. Environment Canada says a ridge of high pressure will bring daytime highs into the low to mid 30’s for the rest of the week, starting Wednesday. A reprieve from the hottest temperatures […]
