Mercury nosedives as brutal cold grips Moose Jaw and area

A brutally cold airmass has descended upon Moose Jaw and south central Saskatchewan sending the mercury plummeting to bone-chilling temperatures.

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts that the temperature in Moose Jaw will slide to -23°C this afternoon, before dropping to -35°C overnight feeling closer to -49 when the wind chill is factored in.

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available

Moderna's bivalent vaccine will be available starting Thursday, September 29 for Saskatchewan residents 18 years and older.

Residents can book a shot through the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) or at participating pharmacies.

It's recommended that eligible residents receive the Moderna bivalent booster dose at least four months following their last COVID-19 vaccination, regardless of the number of COVID-19 doses received to date.