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Extreme cold grips central Sask., but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long. Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of c...
Nov 29, 2024 According to Environment Canada, the cold snap isn't going to last very long, with warmer weather coming by next week. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan ski hills on schedule to welcome people to the slopes
The rumble of snow machines is music to the ears of Saskatchewan's ski hill managers. Many ski hills across the province are expected to open soon, with snow making well underway and the winter storm ...
Nov 29, 2024 Snowboarders ride down Optimist Hill in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Winter storm development in southern Saskatchewan
Southwestern Saskatchewan is already getting some of the snow from a low-pressure system moving in from our southern neighbours. Meteorologist Rose Carlson said the hardest hit areas will be along the...
Nov 28, 2024
Saskatoon ponds not yet safe for skating despite freezing temperatures
Despite Saskatoon and most of Saskatchewan getting hit with a big chill, the city's fire department is reminding residents that it's not yet safe to walk or skate on neighbourhood ponds. "I'd recommen...
Nov 28, 2024 The Saskatoon Fire Department is reminding everyone that despite the cold weather the city has seen over the past week, Saskatoon’s 11 neighbourhood ponds don’t yet have ice thick enough to skate or walk on. Testing is expected to begin in the next week or two. (Sarah Butler/Facebook)
Eastview community angered after snowblower stolen from outdoor rink
A Saskatoon man has a lot of snow to clear from his local outdoor rink after the snowstorm that hit the city over weekend, and that job is going to be a lot harder without the help of his snowblower. ...
Nov 27, 2024 Jon Holaday, rink co-ordinator for the Eastview Community Association, says a thief stole the outdoor arena's snowblower after the big winter storm which hit the city this past weekend. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon residents split on residential road plowing decision
The City of Saskatoon's decision to not clear residential roads after this weekend's snow storm is being met with mixed reviews. "It's pretty brutal," said Craig Harkema, who told CKOM he lives "aroun...
Nov 26, 2024 An uncleared residential road in Saskatoon on Nov. 25, 2024. The city says no residential roads will be cleared after the weekend snowfall. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon woman trudging through deep snow searching for lost dog
For three days, Tamara Fournier has been walking through deep snow, calling for her lost dog, Bella. Over the weekend, Saskatoon saw around 25 centimetres of snow, but the storm hasn't stopped Fournie...
Nov 25, 2024 Tamara Fournier says she spent the weekend walking through the deep snow and difficult conditions searching for Bella, her Pomeranian. (Andre Fournier/Facebook)
Weekend winter storm dropped 30 cm of snow on some parts of Sask.
After a sudden start to winter with two storms coating Saskatchewan in snow, crews are working overtime to get streets and highways cleared. Rose Carlsen, a meteorologist Environment Canada, said it i...
Nov 25, 2024 A young man shovels snow after a storm in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
City of Saskatoon making progress on snow, reminds residents to clear walks
Now that the second major winter storm has hit Saskatoon, residents are out clearing their sidewalks and driveways while city crews and contractors are working to move the snow out of the streets. The...
Nov 25, 2024 The City of Saskatoon said its workers and contractors were making good progress on snow clearing, focusing on high-speed and high-traffic routes. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon schools closed Monday as storm cleanup continues
The City of Saskatoon is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel on Sunday after 24 centimeters of snow fell in the city since Saturday afternoon. It was deja vu for city and private contractor...
Nov 24, 2024 Snow blankets a parking lot in Saskatoon on Nov. 24, 2024. Resident Charlene Gibson said the lot was cleared before the weekend storm. (Charlene Gibson/submitted)
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