Hayden Michaels

Labour day weekend was hot at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park due to a wildfire that sprung up.

The source of the fire is still currently under investigation by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.

The blaze managed to raze five hectares close to the old Boy Scout Camp but has since been contained to a few hot spots.

New details have been released about the cause of the Stewart Valley School fire.

The City of Swift Current Fire Department and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) have been working together on investigating the cause of the Stewart Valley School fire that occurred on August 26, 2022.

Investigators have determined the fire was caused by a bolt of lightning striking the area adjacent to the east school entrance. The thunderbolt set fire to roof insulation, lighting up an inaccessible space between the interior ceiling and the roof.

Charges stack up against Eastend's Benjamin Martin Moore as Saskatchewan RCMP continues their investigation.

Moore, who became a focal point of RCMP efforts in early August after an amber alert was released involving his common-law partner's children, has had further charges placed upon him this afternoon.

Saskatchewan and Shaunanvon RCMP found three crossbows as well as multiple arrows and arrowheads in his Eastend residence.

Even though summer is drawing to a close, the sun keeps on shining.

That's part of the reason why we are seeing so many mid 30s C temperatures this week, even though the seasonal averages are in the low 20s C.

Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Terri Lang, shared some insights as to why the heat wave is happening so late in the year.

Even though summer is drawing to a close, the sun keeps on shining.

That's part of the reason why we are seeing so many mid 30s C temperatures this week, even though the seasonal averages are in the low 20s C.

Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Terri Lang, shared some insights as to why the heat wave is happening so late in the year.

Thunderstorms seem to avoid cities, drifting by just outside of range. There may be something of an explanation to that.

If you've ever noticed that it seems rare for a thunderstorm to make it into town, you aren't imagining it. It's a real phenomenon. The catch is that it isn't a consistent phenomenon.

Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada, offered her insights into what is known about why thunderstorms dodge around cities, and why it isn't a 100 per cent guarantee it will happen.

As the heat ramps up for August, it's going to be important to remember to stay safe in the heat.

As temperatures reach into the mid-'30s and beyond, it becomes imperative for individuals to be cautious as the risk of overheating rises alongside temperatures.

Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, provided details on the most vulnerable at-risk groups.

"It's important to keep an eye on your pets," said Lang. " Of course, if you're hot, they're hot."

Thunderstorms seem to avoid cities, drifting by just outside of range. There may be something of an explanation to that.

If you've ever noticed that it seems rare for a thunderstorm to make it into town, you aren't imagining it. It's a real phenomenon. The catch is that it isn't a consistent phenomenon.

Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada, offered her insights into what is known about why thunderstorms dodge around cities, and why it isn't a 100 per cent guarantee it will happen.

As the heat ramps up for August, it's going to be important to remember to stay safe in the heat.

As temperatures reach into the mid-'30s and beyond, it becomes imperative for individuals to be cautious as the risk of overheating rises alongside temperatures.

Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, provided details on the most vulnerable at-risk groups.

"It's important to keep an eye on your pets," said Lang. " Of course, if you're hot, they're hot."

While July is behind us, it will forever live on in the weather history books as a record breaker.

July 2022 was above the averages in not one, but two categories; heat and moisture.

Terri Lang is a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

"July was actually slightly above average temperature-wise," confirmed Lang. "But not way above average."

While the higher temperatures weren't too far off base, at 19.7 C compared to the normal 18.5 C, the precipitation was certainly head-turning at 159 percent of the average.