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Roofers warn that warm weather could lead to formation of ice dams
Warm weather has returned to Saskatchewan after the province spent an extended period of time under extreme cold warnings. As the temperatures continue to climb above 0 C, snow is expected to melt, an...
Jan 26, 2024 A roofer removing snow from the valley of the roof, to prevent ice dams from forming. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
January cold snap causes water main breaks in Saskatoon, Regina
The recent cold snap led to a lot of water main breaks in Saskatchewan's two largest cities. Temperatures during the cold snap dipped down as low as -40 C, which proved to be too much for some municip...
Jan 25, 2024 Crews working on a water main break in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon church provides warming centre for homeless
As winter continues to linger, those calling the streets of Saskatoon home look for a place to thaw their frozen fingers and toes. That's why St. Mary's Parish in Pleasant Hill is offering a warm spac...
Jan 24, 2024 Father Kevin McGee of St. Mary's Parish (left) and David Clare with the Salvation Army (right) help with the church’s warming shelter for Saskatoon’s homeless. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Extreme cold warnings end after frigid week in Saskatchewan
After a full week in the deep freeze, Saskatchewan is beginning to warm up. The extreme cold warnings that have been in effect for much of the province since last Wednesday all came to an end on Tuesd...
Jan 16, 2024 Extreme cold warnings are finally coming to an end after a seriously cold week across Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon firefighters battling difficult conditions at industrial fire
Firefighters at the scene of an industrial fire in Saskatoon are battling difficult conditions in cold weather. Fire crews were called to a structure fire on McLeod Avenue in the city's southwest indu...
Jan 16, 2024 Extreme cold is making life challenging for Saskatoon firefighters. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
How to keep your car running in Sask. winters
It seems to happen every winter. You jump into your car on a cold day and turn the key, but it just won't start. It's never a fun experience, but thankfully there are some simple ways to help keep you...
Jan 16, 2024 James Lewko with Driven Automotive Repair says batteries are the source of most auto issues during the cold months. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. adds six new cameras to Highway Hotline
Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline is making it even easier to keep an eye on highway conditions around the province. The provincial government announced the addition of six new highway cameras to the ser...
Jan 12, 2024 The provincial government is making it easier to monitor highway conditions around the province through the addition of new cameras. (Highway Hotline/Twitter)
Extreme cold warnings blanket all of Saskatchewan Friday
The entire province is waking up in a deep freeze Friday. Extreme cold warnings from Environment Canada covered the entirety of Saskatchewan on Friday morning, with wind chills as low as -55 C expecte...
Jan 12, 2024 Extreme cold is expected to persist through the weekend across Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two arrested after attempt to flee from cops foiled by icy road
They were slip-slidin' but didn't get away. Two men are facing charges after their attempt to flee from a traffic stop in Saskatoon was hampered by icy road conditions. According to police, officers s...
Jan 11, 2024 Police say an attempt to flee from a traffic stop was short lived due to the icy roadways. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon activates extreme cold weather emergency response plan
The City of Saskatoon has activated its "Level 2" extreme cold weather emergency response plan from now until Sunday. According to Pamela Goulden-McLeod, the city's director of emergency management, t...
Jan 10, 2024 Snow along Cumberland Avenue South in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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