Storm clouds over Kiaskus Trail last night. A tornado warning was issued at 9:14 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 for parts of southwestern Saskatchewan, including Tompkins and Piapot. Meteorologists tracked a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a possible tornado as it moved east at roughly 40 km/h. The warning was lifted around 9:56 p.m. after the storm passed through Carmichael. Key Impacts The system crossed the Gull Lake region and the Trans‑Canada Highway, prompting loca

May 10–16, 2026: Another week shaped by powerful winds, shifting weather systems, and steady municipal decisions across the southwest. 🌧️ Weather & Emergency Updates (Newest → Oldest) (May 15) Southwest braces for heavy rain and possible snow A slow-moving system is expected to bring 25–50 mm of rain across the southwest, with a chance of wet snow if temperatures dip lower than forecast. Regional context: Travel, seeding, and rural roads across the Southwest may be affected.

Only in Gull Lake can a pig spleen, a supercomputer, and a Lyceum premiere collide before lunch. The Round Table — Mid‑Morning The diner door swung open with the kind of prairie gust that always meant Earl had arrived with news he intended to weaponize. “Judging by the wind,” Mabel said, pouring coffee, “either March is back… or Earl’s about to declare victory.” “It’s victory,” Earl announced. “Pig Spleen: four. Supercomputer: two.” Edna raised an eyebrow over her For Posteri

March in Southwest Saskatchewan delivered the full prairie sampler: warm spells, sharp cold snaps, surprise moisture, and a general refusal to commit to spring. Perfect conditions for another round of our friendly forecasting rivalry between the Tompkins Pig Spleen Forecast and Environment Canada’s Supercomputer‑powered seasonal outlook. Here’s how we score each month in the Pig Spleen vs. Supercomputer rivalry: How the Scoring Works Each forecast earns 1 point for each corre

Running Score: Pig Spleen 2—Weather Supercomputer 1 A frost‑covered prairie under a restless sky. On one side, a digital thermometer climbing into record territory. On the other, a humble pig spleen sitting beside a parka and a raincoat—because this is Saskatchewan, and we prepare for everything. After a February that felt like three seasons in 28 days, it’s time to settle Round Two of our winter weather showdown. We saw record‑breaking warmth, a polar vortex, and wind gusts

Only in Gull Lake can a stack of muffins settle a budget debate and a pig spleen challenge a supercomputer for bragging rights. This week, the Round Table regulars were in rare form—debating council decisions, celebrating a burger championship, and weathering a forecast duel, all before their second cup. The diner buzzed with warmth against the prairie chill, the air thick with the smell of strong coffee and fresh baking. Earl—the town’s unofficial chaos engine—tapped his mug