Baby, It’s Cold Outside: The southeast gets a winter wake-up call

After the weekend weather system moves through, southeast Saskatchewan will experience much colder temperatures.

A high-pressure ridge moving in will bring temperatures into the mid-minus double digits. "High temperatures will be in the mid-minus double digits, with lows into the -15°C to -20°C range," said Stephen Berg, a meteorologist from Environment Canada. These temperatures are well below the typical range for this time of year, which normally sees highs of around -2°C.

RDP brings back "The Nutcracker" for the holiday season

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is proud to continue its magical holiday tradition by presenting Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet through matinee and evening performances.

“Once again, we are proud to host The Nutcracker and continue the longstanding legacy at Red Deer Polytechnic,” says Trent Rix, Director, Ancillary and Sport Services at RDP. “This classic ballet is a collaborative effort between RDP, youth dancers and community members which contributes to the festive spirit throughout communities across the region.”

Saskatchewan expands access to life-changing cystic fibrosis drug

More cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in Saskatchewan now have access to Trikafta, a groundbreaking medication that improves lung function and quality of life.

As of November 15, the province has expanded coverage to include patients with 152 rare genetic mutations responsive to the drug. This change will extend eligibility to the majority of CF patients in Saskatchewan.

WATCH: Community spirit warms Cochrane Light Up

Cold temperatures weren't enough to send Cochranites into hibernation on one of the year's biggest nights.

The Nov. 23 celebration wasn't the coldest Light Up on record. Even the year it hit minus 30, Cochranites didn't flinch, coming out by in the thousands to welcome the festive season.

"There's always Christmas spirit here despite the cold," says Chris Heier, returning as chair for the second year. "I think we all remember the minus 30 Light Up. It was still packed, and we all still had a blast. It was great."

Highways go glacial after storm leaves terrible road conditions

After a yesterdays snow storm, southwest Saskatchewan highways are looking rough. 

Travel is not recommended on every single road to and from Swift Current. 

The Trans-Canada Highway is listed as travel not recommended all the way from Carmichael to near Mortlach. 

Highway 4 is the same from Highway 343 to past Rosetown, as far north as Meadow Lake. 

Highway 363 is travel not recommended from Highway 4 to Old Wives. 

Highway 379 from Wymark to McMahon is also unfavourable for travel. 

Former Moose Jaw MLA receives conditional discharge for assault

Former Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence pleaded guilty to assault at Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge. 

As part of a joint submission between Lawrence’s lawyer Merv Nidesh and Provincial Crown Prosecutor Rob Parker, Lawrence vacated his earlier not guilty plea for charages of assault and assault by choking. The assault by choking charge was withdrawn by the prosecution.