What makes a severe thunderstorm?
Severe thunderstorms need rising air, and to get that you need heat, or rather, you need a large difference in temperature between two areas.
Many people associate thunderstorms with a very hot day, but just having one of those does not mean that there is a large difference in temperature.
To get thunderstorms on a hot day, you need to have cool air aloft.
New biodiversity areas identified for western grasslands
Initiatives in Saskatchewan and Alberta recognize some of the country’s most extensive and unique remaining prairie ecosystems.
There’s a new focus on protecting biodiversity in native prairie grasslands in southwestern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta.
It’s coming in the form of new “key biodiversity area” designations, denoting they’re home to species at risk in this rapidly vanishing landscape.
Graduating Class of 2025 - Riverview Collegiate
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025.
Saskatchewan farmers are making good progress with their seeding operations.
Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.
Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in.
Keep your farm safe from fires as temperatures rise this spring
Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.
Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.
Sask. Gov. prepares for potential Canada Post strike
With a potential Canada Post strike looming once again and arriving as soon as May 22, 2025, various ministries, Crown corporations and provincial government agencies have announced the preparation of contingency plans to limit potential service interruptions.
Clients, suppliers and businesses are being encouraged to switch to direct deposit, as payments made through that method will not be impacted by postal service changes.
Here are some of the items included:
Marching for mental wellness - Ruck It Up! opens registration for fifth year
Ruck It Up! began five years ago now when Moose Jaw friends Brett Hagan, Tyler Simpson, and Chris Robart decided to turn a passion of theirs — weighted hikes, or ‘rucking’ — into a fundraising event to support local suicide awareness and mental health first aid group Journey to Hope.
Hagan said it’s pretty cool that they’ve been able to establish the event in the community.
Sask. Gov. passes employment standards amendments
A series of amendments have been made to The Saskatchewan Employment Act recently and will come into effect later this fiscal year. The Government of Saskatchewan indicated that the amendments will better serve both employers seeking to maintain or grow their businesses in the province and their employees.
"Our labour legislation supports a growing economy and protects the rights of employees," Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Jim Reiter said in the announcement.
The biggest production yet for the MJCP: The Sound of Music!
The Moose Jaw Community Players are excited to present their latest production: The Sound of Music!
Join them June 19-21 at the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture as they perform one of the most popular musicals of all time.
Jarrod Jeanson of the Community Players says there are about 80 people involved in the production.
May 15th Winner of Farmer Appreciation - Seeding Edition presented by Silver Star Salvage & Recycling
800 CHAB, Country 100 and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.
Enter now HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.
All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.