Advertisement

Home

Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada

Many parts of the Prairies, along with other parts of Canada, might have to dig themselves out ahead of this coming weekend as a wintry wallop continues. Environment and Climate Change Canada says another Alberta Clipper is expected to dump upwards of 15 centimetres of snow across the southern parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The […]
About The Flatlander

All you need to know about the place you call home.

The Flatlander takes a closer look at the local stories that shape our lives in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
We celebrate the culture and people that unite us here on the Prairies and make us unique. We strive to untangle complex issues impacting Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as we explore the communities and land we call home.

Latest
Treacherous commutes expected in Alberta as winter wallop tracks across Canada
Stroke survivor embraces Christmas tradition
Neil Friesen, a 76-year-old local of Wawanesa, has a seven-foot-tall tree in his living room this year, decorated with ornaments. The returning Christmas tradition comes as Friesen looks at the world with new eyes.
Nipawin firefighters save Christmas gifts in late-night house fire
The call marked Nipawin Fire’s 249th response of the year, the highest number on record to date.
Manitoba wildfires, Arctic Ocean storm among Canada’s top weather events for 2025
Third straight dry year means projected loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro
Manitoba Hydro is reporting a net loss of $293 million for the first six months of the 2025‑26 fiscal year, compared with a net loss of $123 million in the same period last year.
Winter storm hits Prairies, closing schools and universities in Winnipeg
Grand Slam of Curling continues to tweak shootout, extra end experiment
Residents of Saskatchewan town without water for days after supply compromised
A broken hatch at Outlook’s water distribution reservoir left the town without water, as officials were forced to assume the worst about what might have entered the system.
Wind and snow hammer Prairie provinces, causing car crashes and flight delays
Ron Schuler, longtime Manitoba Progressive Conservative, won’t run again

Stories about the Prairies, from the Prairies

Get Manitoba and Saskatchewan voices, in your inbox every week. 

Close the CTA

Thanks for signing up!

You'll hear from us soon. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

Close the CTA