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Pimichikamak Cree Nation has been having a bad year
In less than a year, Pimichikamak Cree Nation, just north of Lake Winnipeg, has endured a wildfire evacuation and a cascading infrastructure breakdown that left thousands without heat, water, or safe homes.
Saskatchewan screamer? Manitoba mauler? Prairie storm names explained
After last week’s defence of sunny Prairie winters, a fast-moving Alberta clipper arrives to remind Saskatchewan and Manitoba who’s really in charge—bringing sudden cold, sharp winds, and one of winter’s strangest nicknames. Depending on where it crosses the border, the same storm takes on far more dramatic names.
B.C. gets more rain. The Prairies have more sunshine.
Vancouver gets about 1,938 hours of sunshine a year. Winnipeg gets roughly 2,353. Regina clocks in at 2,338 hours, Saskatoon at 2,268. One of the sunniest cities in Canada is Estevan with 2,404 hours.
If you were mayor of Duck Lake, Sask…
Whatever happens next in Duck Lake, it’s clear that Prairie residents care deeply about their history, identity, and sense of place.
How a free app turned my neighbourhood walks into a citizen science project
Using iNaturalist to snap photos of plants, insects, and animals, I’ve not only learned to identify local species but also contributed valuable data to scientific research.
The scoop: your favourite Prairie ice cream places
Looking for a great place to stop for ice cream on the Prairies? Flatlander readers have recommendations.
Violence against Prairie teachers a growing problem
School staff across Manitoba and Saskatchewan are facing escalating violence, from daily harassment to physical injuries.
Did the Hudson Bay Company sow the seeds for Western alienation?
This fur-trading behemoth had more power than some actual governments— signing treaties, raising armies, making war.