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Optimist Hill thriving as winter officially arrives in Saskatchewan
All winter long in Saskatchewan one thing was missing, that one thing was the snow. Until Friday when winter made its long awaited arrival to Saskatchewan. Ski and snowboard hills have had to improvis...
Jan 07, 2024 Skiers and Snowboarders taking in the winter weather (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Snow, cold temperatures finally inbound for Sask.
Saskatchewan didn't manage to dodge winter weather entirely this season. Rose Carlsen, meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, said temperatures will likely stay a bit cooler over th...
Jan 06, 2024 Holiday Park Golf Course. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Less severe weather hit Saskatchewan in 2023 says expert
As 2023 wraps up, there's no better time than the present to go over the weather we saw over the last 365 days. It's no secret there was less severe weather than normal. In the summer, Saskatchewan sa...
Dec 31, 2023 The sun rises over Saskatoon on Dec. 5. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Skate the Park returns to Echo Valley Provincial Park
Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are ready for winter. A media release issued Wednesday by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport listed a variety of events and programs that are about to start...
Dec 20, 2023
Saskatoon's Meewasin skating rink opens for the season
After battling unseasonably warm temperatures the ice is finally ready to go at the Cameco Meewasin Skating Rink in downtown Saskatoon. The rink will be open Wednesdays through Sundays from 12 p.m. to...
Dec 20, 2023 People can now strap on the blades and hit the ice at the Cameco Meewasin rink in Saskatoon. (Submitted)
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)
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