Shawn Slaght

Medical health officials are asking residents to use caution when handling animals like bats. 

Recently, they have been seeing an uptick in the number of cases of rabies from animal bites and, in particular, bat bites. 

Medical health officer Dr. David Torr said it is important to immediately seek medical attention if you are bitten by an animal that could have rabies because symptoms don’t always show right away. 

A very rare full moon will appear at the end of August. 

On Aug. 31, stargazers will see a blue supermoon which won’t be seen again for another nine years. 

Blue moons are generally the second full moon in a month. The old saying “once in a blue moon”, meaning something that rarely happens, is a misnomer. Blue moons aren’t overly rare as they take place about every two and a half years and aren’t necessarily blue in colour. The saying is more literal as in a blue-coloured moon. Blue-coloured moons are very rare. 

A very rare full moon will appear at the end of August. 

On Aug. 31, stargazers will see a blue supermoon which won’t be seen again for another nine years. 

Blue moons are generally the second full moon in a month. The old saying “once in a blue moon”, meaning something that rarely happens, is a misnomer. Blue moons aren’t overly rare as they take place about every two and a half years and aren’t necessarily blue in colour. The saying is more literal as in a blue-coloured moon. Blue-coloured moons are very rare. 

SaskPower says the province broke a summer power usage record of 3,669 megawatts on Monday at 4:55 p.m. 

It breaks the record set last August by 72 megawatts. 

The record comes as a heatwave hit the province with many areas hitting daily highs of above 30 degrees over several days. 

SaskPower is expecting that another record could be set within the week. 

SaskPower says the province broke a summer power usage record of 3,669 megawatts on Monday at 4:55 p.m. 

It breaks the record set last August by 72 megawatts. 

The record comes as a heatwave hit the province with many areas hitting daily highs of above 30 degrees over several days. 

SaskPower is expecting that another record could be set within the week. 

While the dry conditions have made for a difficult growing season, it can also take its toll on a farmer’s mental health. 

According to a National Survey of Farmer Mental Health conducted at the University of Guelph, 40 per cent of producers in Canada said that they would feel uneasy about seeking professional help due to what people may think. The survey also showed that 75 per cent of farmers have mid to high stress levels. 

While the dry conditions have made for a difficult growing season, it can also take its toll on a farmer’s mental health. 

According to a National Survey of Farmer Mental Health conducted at the University of Guelph, 40 per cent of producers in Canada said that they would feel uneasy about seeking professional help due to what people may think. The survey also showed that 75 per cent of farmers have mid to high stress levels. 

Warmer than average sea surface temperatures off the South American coasts could significantly affect our weather this fall and winter. 

Also known as El Nino, the abnormal temperatures of such large bodies of water can offset what the jet stream does. The jet stream is the divide between warmer and colder air that generally runs over western North America. 

Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said they are expecting a particularly strong El Nino this year. 

Warmer than average sea surface temperatures off the South American coasts could significantly affect our weather this fall and winter. 

Also known as El Nino, the abnormal temperatures of such large bodies of water can offset what the jet stream does. The jet stream is the divide between warmer and colder air that generally runs over western North America. 

Strong northwest winds on Wednesday are expected to make it hazy in the southeast by Thursday.

With smoky conditions, come health risks.

Those with respiratory illnesses such as COPD and asthma and existing cardiovascular illness may find their symptoms will worsen when the air quality is poor. Children and the elderly are also at risk.