Environment Canada retracts confirmation of tornado near Maple Creek

Environment and Climate Change Canada has retracted its confirmation of a minor tornado near Maple Creek on Saturday.

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Environment Canada initially confirmed the tornado on Sunday at 11:16 a.m. after receiving a report of it and a photo, but retracted that confirmation in an update on June 6.

“Our meteorologists received additional data that contradicted the original report,” Environment Canada said in an emailed statement.

“While a thunderstorm was present in the area at the time, ECCC cannot confirm that a tornado occurred.”

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated following a retraction from Environment and Climate Change Canada.