Shawn Slaght

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. 

One of the biggest country music festivals around is about to take over Craven. 

Country Thunder Saskatchewan is taking place from July 13 to 16. It will be a star-studded lineup with headliners Jon Pardi, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. 

Also performing will be Bailey Zimmerman, Brett Kissel, Jess Moskaluke, Midland, High Valley and Carly Pearce just to name a few. 

One of the biggest country music festivals around is about to take over Craven. 

Country Thunder Saskatchewan is taking place from July 13 to 16. It will be a star-studded lineup with headliners Jon Pardi, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. 

Also performing will be Bailey Zimmerman, Brett Kissel, Jess Moskaluke, Midland, High Valley and Carly Pearce just to name a few. 

It's almost as though the southeast has entered a 'rainy season' - a boon to all the crops in the area. But could farmland moisture play a role in the severity of these storms? 

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hasell, it is possible. 

She said moisture is what fuels thunderstorms. If there is enough low-level moisture near the surface it can build a storm.