Wild Sask. May long weekend comes with snow, ice, floods and fire bans
Saskatchewan’s first long weekend of camping, golf and summer is here, but it doesn't feel that way. A severe spring storm slammed the province this week, bringing winds that topped 100 km/h, alongside flooding and flurries.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-may-long-weekend-weather-warning-9.7201543?cmp=rss

Excuse me, why is this rain turning into snow?! 😠

Gonna be a great May long weekend I guess.

#saskatoon #spring #yxe #snow #maylongweekend

Wild May long weekend comes with a weather warning
Saskatchewan’s first long weekend of camping, golf and summer is here, but it doesn't feel that way. A severe spring storm slammed the province this week, bringing winds that topped 100 km/h, alongside flooding and flurries.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-may-long-weekend-weather-warning-9.7201543?cmp=rss
MADD, ICBC warn against impaired driving, speeding ahead of May long weekend
ICBC is also warning drivers about the dangers of speeding.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/dangerous-driving-bc-highways-may-victoria-day-long-weekend-9.7199737?cmp=rss
Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend
While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-update-9.7200080?cmp=rss
Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend
While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-update-9.7200080?cmp=rss
Spring flooding closes Saskatchewan roads as May long weekend approaches
Drivers looking for a cottage retreat in northern Saskatchewan this weekend may have to take a detour as spring flood-related road closures continue in the province.
#Environment #Flooding #roadclosure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11850109/flood-road-closures-saskatchewan-may/
Spring flooding closes Saskatchewan roads as May long weekend approaches
Drivers looking for a cottage retreat in northern Saskatchewan this weekend may have to take a detour as spring flood-related road closures continue in the province.
#Environment #Flooding #roadclosure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11850109/flood-road-closures-saskatchewan-may/

More fun things in Saskatoon this long weekend!

May 16, 11a-5p, down in Drinkle Mall downtown they are hosting Charm Market!

There will be drop-in crafts at Audra Balion Art Sanctuary to make fairy bottles.

Plus, a mix of vintage, handmade jewelry, and other goodies from the vendors.

#yxe #saskatoon #art #crafts #fairy #vintage #clothing #records #handmade #maylongweekend #indieartist

Albertans are in for a colder May long weekend
RVs are getting ready to hit the road for the May long weekend, but as the CBC’s Tristan Mottershead reports, Albertans might want to prepare for a cold couple of days off.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198884?cmp=rss