Holy Smokes! It’s hot with terrible air quality!

Not the best day to go outside for fresh air. You won’t find it around here.

Wildfire smoke today (is that seriously a “weather condition” like sunny or cloudy now?!) with a humidex of 39, UV index high at 7.

Tonight, more smoke and cooling to 22.

More of the same Monday with a humidex of 36. UV index will be very high.

Sunny Tuesday and Wednesday with highs around 30.

Wildfire smoke on Highway 15
Balzac Billy Groundhog Day

Balzac Billy predicts early Spring

Alberta’s human sized groundhog Balzac Billy popped out of his burrow on Sunday and predicted an early Spring. He spun around, unsuccessfully trying to find his shadow and pulled out a bouquet predicting which signifies a shorter Winter. Both last...

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The tariffs on Canada have been paused

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, had a phone call yesterday with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding both the U.S. tariffs and Canada’s counter tariffs. They were able to come to an agreement, and the tariffs will be on hold for...

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Walterdale Bridge with skyline at night in winter

“It’s a dry cold”

While the wind has lightened and changed direction from north to east, it’s still rather chilly and the risk of frostbite is real.  There will be periods of light snow all day that will end late in the evening with...

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