Cleanup continues after powerful storms tear through northeastern Saskatchewan
Cleanup efforts are underway in northeastern Saskatchewan following a series of severe storms that produced over 15 tornadoes. Residents and regional parks are assessing damage to property and infrastructure, while SaskTel works to restore full wireless services.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in regions previously considered less prone to severe storm activity.
Power outages lasted from several hours to, in some cases, nearly two days.
As commercial power continued to be restored Monday, SaskTel said wireless service had returned to Marean Lake, Porcupine Plain, Greenwater, Weekes, Carrot River, Bertwell and Reserve shortly after 4 p.m.
Wireless voice service has also been restored in Ridgedale, Arborfield and areas east of Carrot River, although wireless data service in those areas remained impaired. SaskTel said full service is expected once commercial power has been completely restored.
One resident living about five kilometres east of Aylsham said he and his wife heard roughly 100 trees snapping around their five-acre property Saturday night.
Some of the fallen trees landed on vehicles and power lines. Despite leaving their windows open, the homeowner said there was little wind at the house itself, leading him to believe they may have been near the centre of the storm.
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