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Environment Canada issues warning as Saskatoon prepares for freezing rain
'Rain, Rain, Go Away' isn't something people in Saskatoon expected to be singing in early December, but with freezing rain in the forecast, that tune might be heard around the city in coming days. Env...
Dec 06, 2023 Environment Canada issued a freezing rain warning for Saskatoon and much of central Saskatchewan on Wednesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Optimist Hill overcoming challenges with no snow on the ground
No snow is no problem for Optimist Hill in Saskatoon. The hill is creating its own snow, so the facility can open its doors to the public next week. The process of making snow is quite expensive, expl...
Dec 02, 2023 Optimist Hill creating its own snow during a warm winter. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Climatologist tells Bray warmer temperatures should continue all winter
As November wraps up and the holiday season gets into full swing, it is not beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Saskatchewan. Environment and Climate Change Canada senior climatologist David Phi...
Nov 30, 2023 Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips says people should enjoy the warm weather while they can. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM file photo)
Southwest Sask. could have water supply issues if snow is scarce: Report
The effects of the drought that hit many areas of Saskatchewan in the summer and fall could be felt next spring unless Old Man Winter brings a lot of snow to the province in the coming months. The 202...
Nov 29, 2023
On thin ice: Saskatoon fire department preaches caution around frozen river
The South Saskatchewan River may look like it's frozen solid at times during the winter months, but that doesn't mean the ice is safe. The Saskatoon Fire Department is urging caution around the river ...
Nov 25, 2023 While ice on the South Saskatchewan River may appear stable and solid at times during the winter months, the fire department says it's never safe to walk on the frozen river. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Lack of snow means slower start to season for ski hills, businesses
It's pretty rare that most of Saskatchewan has little to no snow on the ground on Nov. 23. But that's what the province is faced with right now, as Old Man Winter holds off a bit longer. The lack of s...
Nov 23, 2023 Snowboarders ride down the hill together during Optimist Hill's opening day on Feb. 10, 2019. (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP responds to multiple collisions on Saskatchewan highways
Police in Saskatchewan have responded to a large number of collisions on roads and highways after the first snowfall of the season pummeled the province. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, between mi...
Oct 24, 2023 Police have responded to a number of crashes Tuesday after the first major snowfall rolled into Saskatchewan. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Heating expert suggests it's time to get homes winter ready
With winter-like weather arriving in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, heating experts are encouraging people to make sure their homes are ready for the winter. "Getting your sprinklers blown out, that should ...
Oct 24, 2023 A heating expert says now is the time for Saskatchewan residents to make sure their furnaces are ready for the arrival of winter. (650 CKOM file photo)
Tire shops busy as winter weather arrives in Saskatchewan
The snow has started to fly, and now the race is on for mechanics to get everyone's winter tires on their vehicles. "It's go time," Rod Janzen, managing partner at Saskatoon's OK Tire, said as he watc...
Oct 24, 2023 OK Tire mechanics in Saskatoon replace tires on a vehicle as snow begins to fly in Saskatchewan. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Rock 102's Coats for Kids fundraiser helps keep kids warm in winter
An annual winter fundraiser is back for 2023, aiming to ensure Saskatoon kids have enough warm clothes to get them through the winter. Rock 102's Coats for Kids fundraiser has been running since 2004,...
Oct 12, 2023 Rock 102's Coats for Kids is back for 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
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