Power Outages and Storm Damage Stretch Across Northern Saskatchewan

A powerful round of summer storms caused widespread damage across Saskatchewan, stretching from the far western area near Onion Lake to communities in the northeast, including Kinistino and Carrot River. The storms brought strong winds, possible tornado activity, heavy rain, hail and major power outages.

Power Restored in Some Areas, Outages Continue Elsewhere

By Sunday morning, power had returned for many customers in north-central Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert, La Ronge, Candle Lake and nearby rural areas.

However, Tisdale, Nipawin and the Carrot River area were still without power. SaskPower said crews were working to restore service, but no estimated repair time was provided.

Camper Destroyed Near Arborfield

Near Arborfield, resident Zina Riou was inside her camper when the storm hit.

She said the camper began rocking violently before she was thrown around inside. When she tried to get out, she realized the camper had tipped and the awning was blocking the door.

Riou managed to escape but broke her foot while climbing over fallen trees and debris. She later took shelter in her vehicle until others arrived to check on her and help move trees away from her car.

Carrot River Reports Damage and Downed Lines

The Town of Carrot River said many properties were damaged by falling trees.

Several power lines were also knocked down.

Residents were asked to conserve water while the power outage continued so local infrastructure could keep operating properly.

Kinistino Also Hit Hard

In Kinistino, about 20 minutes west of Melfort, emergency crews worked overnight to restore power and respond to storm damage.

The roof at the Ag World dealership collapsed, grain bins were blown over, and reports indicated that a Rural Municipality-owned shed was also damaged.

One resident said it could take days to clear broken trees and branches from her yard.

Prince Albert Sees Wind, Rain, Hail and Flooding

In Prince Albert, the storm arrived under a dark and threatening sky Saturday night.

The area experienced plow winds, heavy rain and hail.

Some localized flooding was also reported, though it appeared to have cleared by Sunday morning.

Tornado Reports Near Spiritwood and Glaslyn

West of Prince Albert, multiple reports suggested that a tornado touched down near Spiritwood.

The Northern Tornado Project also confirmed two tornadoes from the same storm near Glaslyn on Saturday night, based on visual evidence.

No damage or injuries had been reported from those confirmed tornadoes.

Tornado Confirmed Near Tulliby Lake

Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado near Tulliby Lake, Alberta, about 10 minutes west of Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, around 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

The weather agency said it received images of the tornado and reports of damage along its path.

Several residents also posted videos showing the tornado touching down and debris from a vacant building that had been torn apart.

Storm Warnings End, Heat Warnings Begin

By Sunday morning, tornado and storm warnings were no longer in effect.

However, Environment and Climate Change Canada heat warnings covered much of Saskatchewan.

Humidex values were expected to reach around 40 C across north-central Saskatchewan, with temperatures exceeding 30 C in some areas.

Overnight lows were also expected to remain warm, staying above 14 C.

The severe storms left a long trail of damage across Saskatchewan, including power outages, downed trees, damaged buildings, possible tornado impacts and flooding. While cleanup and power restoration are underway, many communities are still dealing with the aftermath.

With heat warnings now replacing storm alerts, residents are being urged to stay cautious, conserve resources where needed and monitor official updates as recovery continues.