Natasha Wiebe

Following blizzard like conditions over the past few days, the area is expected to see a break from snowfall for the next little while. Despite this, cold temperatures are expected to stick around which presents the risk of frostbite.  Dr. Stanley Enebeli with the Saskatchewan Health Authority says frostbite is a risk any time cold weather conditions exist. He explains frostbite is an injury that leads to the loss of colour and feeling in extremities due to freezing temperatures.

Following blizzard like conditions over the past few days, the area is expected to see a break from snowfall for the next little while. Despite this, cold temperatures are expected to stick around which presents the risk of frostbite.  Dr. Stanley Enebeli with the Saskatchewan Health Authority says frostbite is a risk any time cold weather conditions exist. He explains frostbite is an injury that leads to the loss of colour and feeling in extremities due to freezing temperatures.

The Midale Senior Mustangs are showing their appreciation for volunteer fire fighters and first responders at this Saturday’s playoff game against the Carlyle Cougars. Manager and coach for the Midale Mustangs Dustin Graham explains the reasoning for the recognition. 

This winter has brought consistently fluctuating temperatures to the province. Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Natalie Hasell, explains passing systems are moving quickly through the area, aloft and on the surface. 

With winter comes lower temperatures and fewer hours of daylight which is attributed to a decrease in mental health. Lisa Hallberg is a manager with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Mental Health and Addiction Services team. She explains the way people respond to seasonal mental health challenges depends on personal stressors and coping mechanisms.  

With winter comes lower temperatures and fewer hours of daylight which is attributed to a decrease in mental health. Lisa Hallberg is a manager with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Mental Health and Addiction Services team. She explains the way people respond to seasonal mental health challenges depends on personal stressors and coping mechanisms.  

The Government of Saskatchewan announced the introduction of a Saskatchewan Border Security Plan (SBSP) to enhance border security between the province and the United States. Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, says while border security is the jurisdiction of the federal government, the SBSP is designed to align with efforts already being applied. 

The Government of Saskatchewan announced the introduction of a Saskatchewan Border Security Plan (SBSP) to enhance border security between the province and the United States. Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, says while border security is the jurisdiction of the federal government, the SBSP is designed to align with efforts already being applied. 

Temperatures are expected to warm up to plus one before the end of the week presenting the possibility of ice and slush. Slippery and uneven road conditions can often lead to vehicles becoming stuck on the side of the road or in the ditch. Sergeant Warner Ignatiuk is the detachment Commander for the Weyburn, Radville, Fillmore RCMP. He says the key thing to know in these situations, is to stay with the vehicle.  

The town of Kipling is set to face a significant loss in healthcare services as they will be down to one physician by the end of January. Three doctors arrived in the community after the implementation of a virtual physician program. Two of those three are now resigning.  

“Two of our doctors who arrived in the latter part of summer and into early fall have paid out their contracts, apparently, and will be leaving at the end of January,” says Mayor Pat Jackson. “They had only been here since, well, one of them since August. So, yeah, that is concerning.”