Cleanup efforts continue following a series of severe thunderstorms which rolled through Saskatchewan’s southeast and east central regions over the weekend causing heavy rainfall, damaging winds and golf ball-sized hail.

Sunday night saw localized flooding caused by intense rainfall in addition to four reports of funnel clouds in the region.

Barricades for a few main roads in the town of Kipling were in place on Monday as the town recovered from the violent Sunday storm.

“We’ve just got more water than we can deal with,” Mayor Pat Jackson told CTV News.

Town employees, volunteers and local businesses spent the day pumping water from the inside of their homes and buildings.

“If we’ve got the equipment to do it, we do it. I know that G.B. construction, who’s one of our biggest employers in the community, they’re going not just here, but in other location,” Jackson said.

“They have six, I believe, shops and so they’re busy helping out wherever they can, plus trying to do the work that they have contracted to do for the summer.”

Braydon Morisseau, a storm chaser from Cochrane, Alta. drove throughout southeast Saskatchewan Sunday night after hearing about the possibility of multiple tornado warnings.

“We were chasing down by Carlyle. We had a storm go up along the front and fortunately, the storm fell apart. Otherwise, it would have been quite a dangerous day,” Morisseau said.

“We continued further into southeast Saskatchewan, down by Carnduff, where we believe was a QLCS tornado or an embedded tornado in that big line of storms that pushed through.”

As of Monday evening, there have been no confirmed reports of tornadoes, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

However, Morisseau said significant damage still occurred because of the storms.

“We’re seeing a lot of wind damage from the line of storms that kind of pushed through later, that created a lot of strong winds, some hail, lots of trees down, grain bins,” he said, also referring to the storm damaging the Co-op Cardlock in Carlyle.

Matt Loney, a meteorologist with ECCC, explained the inner workings of the dangerous storms.

“The ingredients for a severe thunderstorm really originate with a contrast in air masses. You got the cold air to the west which we have in Alberta and B.C., and the warm air which was in place over the east which actually came from the southern U.S. through [a] moist and humid air mass which made its way to the north,” he said.

“Then we had wind shear in place. We had a very strong river of air in the middle and upper atmosphere combined with a low-level jet stream that originated from the southeast.”

The disruptive weather is expected to continue on Tuesday, Loney added.

“We are looking, and potentially, there might be the need to put out some alerts tomorrow for severe weather, but we’re still in the development stages of that,” he said. “Beyond that the forecast for the rest of the week is going to be looking more stable.”

Storm recap

Over an 18-hour period, ending at 7 a.m. Monday, June 8, the communities of Broadview, Nipawin, Yorkton and Parr Hill received 73.5, 25.1, 22 and 30.5 millimetres (mm) of rainfall respectively.

Duck Mountain and Torch River both received 43.7 mm over the same period.

Over a 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. Monday, Bredenbury and Maryfield reported 55.9, and 20.3 mm of rainfall.

Strong wind gusts were reported in Estevan and Moose Mountain Park with 111 and 91 km/h – while Leader reported a maximum speed of 89 km/h.

Finally, the communities of Antler and Balgonie reported golf ball sized hail while MacNutt reported toonie sized hail.

The day before Jaali Sutherland would have turned 25, her loved ones hosted a walk in memory of the expectant mother who died of pregnancy complications in a Saskatoon hospital.

“Our family believes that the lessons from this tragedy must lead to meaningful change. And we will not stop until we receive justice for Jaali, justice for all mothers, fathers and babies,” Janelle Sutherland, Jaali’s older sister said, while addressing the crowd.

The ‘Justice for Jaali’ walk brought together loved ones and advocates who believe the 24-year old’s death was preventable.

“In the weeks leading up to her death, Jaali repeatedly sought medical attention for her serious worsening symptoms that included chest pain, pelvic pain and shortness of breath,” Janelle Sutherland explained.

“Despite these ongoing concerns, our family believes that this variety of her condition was not recognized nor investigated with the urgency that it proved that it required.”

Another speaker at the rally following the walk was Jaali’s partner, Blayne Morin.

“During that time being at the hospital, I myself didn’t know how serious or life threatening it was because after she was diagnosed and being told the worst comes the worst, we’ll do an emergency C-section,” Morin said.

But Morin shared Jaali did not have that C-section, and the expectant couple spent 30 hours in Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital waiting for medical intervention that never came.

“My main focus was being there for her and sticking by her side, letting her know she wasn’t alone during all of this, and just doing my best to comfort her.”

The new father added the past two months have been incredibly difficult, but he’s thankful for the community support he and his daughter have received.

“I’m still slowly healing from all this and just beginning to move forward and fight for justice for her. If it wasn’t for my baby girl helping me find the strength and courage to come up here, then I don’t know what I’d been doing.”

Sutherland emphasised she and her family are advocating for systemic changes within Saskatchewan’s healthcare system to promote better advocacy for Indigenous patients.

“Indigenous families have personally reached out to me with horrific stories about their experiences,” she said.

“These experiences have left families traumatized, feeling unheard an unseen and like the health system doesn’t care.”

In response, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said:

“The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) extends our sincere condolences to the family and community following the loss of a mother during childbirth earlier this year. This is a profound and tragic loss,” the SHA noted in a response to CTV News.

“Any maternal death during labour or delivery is immediately investigated as a critical incident. This process is underway.

SHA clinical leadership has met with the family, and members of our First Nations and Métis Health team have been engaged to support culturally respectful and compassionate communication. We are committed to continuing to engage directly with the family as the review progresses.

Out of respect for the patient and her family, and to protect personal health information, we are unable to comment on specific clinical details.

Sutherland added she believes her sister’s death is the result of a larger issue within the province’s healthcare system, and told the crowd she’s not seeking to place blame on individual healthcare workers.

“I firmly believe more could have and should have been done. We have concerns about planning, staffing pressures, communication failures, system capacity failures, and gaps in decision making may have contributed to this tragic outcome,” Sutherland explained.

“These questions deserve answers not only for our family, but for all indigenous women, mothers, and babies.”

A privately owned single-engine aircraft declared an emergency while approaching Regina International Airport (YQR) earlier this afternoon.

Just after 1 p.m., the aircraft declared an emergency while approaching YQR.

The plane made a safe landing on runway 0826 with no injuries, damage or incidents reported.

YQR President James Bogusz told CTV News airport firefighters were on standby posture during the incident, meaning crews were positioned and ready on the airfield if their help was needed.

“In this case we had our emergency teams ready just on the chance that something more was necessary. We’re thankful this one was a non-event in the end, and the plane did land without incident,” he said.

There was no threat to the public at any point during the incident and airport operations remained normal throughout the response, Bogusz added.

Regina Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a fraud investigation at a local business.

The incident took place on April 13, 2026 at a business in the 1100 block of Cornwall Street.

According to police, the female suspect reportedly identified herself as an employee from another local business. She then allegedly completed a fraud at the victim business to obtain over $1,000 in product before leaving.

She left in a brown Dodge Grand Caravan. However, the license plate of the van did not match the vehicle driven.

The suspect pictured below is described as Caucasian, 5′1 to 5′3, 100lbs, with orange and blonde died hair.

Callers do not have to identify themselves, and calls are not traced or recorded.

If you know any information leading to an arrest call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips (8477), or on their website.

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service is investigating after a water-related death on Lake Diefenbaker over the weekend.

On Saturday, June 6, at approximately 4:45 p.m., Outlook RCMP received a report of the incident. Officers, along with local paramedics, responded to the scene.

On June 7, an RCMP underwater recovery team removed a man from the water. He was declared dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as a 30-year-old man from Saskatoon. His family has been notified.

According to RCMP, the incident is considered a sudden death with no element of criminality.

As a result, no further details were provided.

A 44-year-old from Regina is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11.

Saskatchewan RCMP said it happened Saturday around noon near the town of Craik, about 119 kilometres northwest of Regina.

Investigators determined a car and SUV had collided. The victim was driving the car.

According to a Monday news release, the 44-year-old was declared dead at the scene and their family has been notified.

A passenger in the car was taken to hospital by EMS along with the driver of the SUV. Both had injuries described as non-life threatening.

Northbound lanes for Highway 11 were temporarily closed but have since been reopened.

Sask. RCMP are investigating the crash with the help of a collision reconstructionist.

A 17-year-old boy is presumed to have drowned after the boat he was in capsized on a lake in B.C.’s Cariboo region over the weekend, according to authorities.

Officers with the Quesnel RCMP were called to Stony Lake Saturday evening forreports of four people in the water, the detachment said in a statement Monday.

“Three individuals were able to safely make their way to shore; however, the operator of the boat did not surface and could not be located,” Mounties said.

“Extensive search efforts have been undertaken but have not yet resulted in locating the missing youth.”

The teen is from Prince George, and police say his nest of kin has been notified.

“Our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones as they cope with this tragic loss,” RCMP spokesperson Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said, in the statement.

The RCMP’s Underwater Recovery Team is expected to arrive to search the lake on Tuesday.

Last week, the B.C. Coroners Service noted a significant increase in accidental drowning deaths this year, when compared to the same three-month period last year.

In 2025, there were five accidental drowning fatalities between March and May. In 2026, there were nine.

“Warmer weather brings more opportunities for adventures, and more risks,” said Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, in a statement.

“Remember to put safety first to avoid preventable tragedies.”

Between 2015 and 2025, there were 137 drowning deaths among people boating in the province, according to data from the coroners service.

Environment Canada is tracking a severe thunderstorm in eastern Saskatchewan that could be producing a tornado.

At 6:01 p.m. Sunday, it issued an alert for a possible tornado near the RM of Churchbridge, which includes the town of Churchbridge and the village of MacNutt.

Also in its path are Manitoba communities and areas such as Dropmore, Shellmouth, Inglis and Asessippi Provincial Park.

Listed as a “red warning”, the storm also brings the additional hazards of 90-110 kilometre per hour winds, golf ball to tennis ball-sized hail and heavy rainfall (50-100 millimetres).

The storm is moving northeast at about 40 km/h.

“This is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation,” read Environment Canada’s alert.

Earlier in the day

A tornado watch has been issued for areas in southeast Saskatchewan and into Manitoba.

As of 1:09 p.m. Sunday, Environment Canada said conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes, strong winds, large hail and heavy rain.

The watch covers areas including Estevan, Carnduff and Moosomin.

Environment Canada said the thunderstorms could bring wind gusts of up to 120 kilometres per hour, hail up to nine centimetres in diameter and rainfall in amounts exceeding 50 millimetres.

“There is an extreme risk for anyone in the path of these storms if they do develop and move onto the east, northeast,” said Keane Kokolsky, meteorologist with the Storm Prediction Centre in Winnipeg.

Kokolsky added it’ll be tricky to predict just how long the watch will be in effect, but said it will likely last well into the evening. It was still in place as of 4:44 p.m. Sunday.

“A severe weather outbreak is expected today. Multiple thunderstorms will rapidly develop this afternoon along a stalled front over southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba,” read Environment Canada’s alert.

“Significant severe weather including tornadoes is probable, continuing into the evening hours.”

The alert went on to say that significant damage or destruction to homes, infrastructure or the natural environment is possible.

“In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado warning is issued for your area: go indoors to a room on the lowest floor, away from outside walls and windows, such as a basement, bathroom, stairwell or interior closet,” said Environment Canada.

“Leave mobile homes, vehicles, tents, trailers and other temporary or free-standing shelter, and move to a strong building if you can. As a last resort, lie in a low spot and protect your head from flying debris. Be prepared for severe weather. If you hear a roaring sound or see a funnel cloud, swirling debris near the ground, flying debris, or any threatening weather approaching, take cover immediately.”

Environment Canada also cautioned those out on water to be vigilant and to prepare for severe weather. Should they be faced with threatening weather, they are urged to make for sure and take shelter immediately.

Severe thunderstorm watch

Environment Canada also placed a good chunk of southern, central and eastern and east-central Saskatchewan under a severe thunderstorm watch. As of 1:08 p.m., it covers areas as south as Coronach, Estevan and Carnduff and reaches areas as far north as Nipawin.

Regina is also included in its range. The alert carries the risk of wind gusts up to 100 km/h and hail up to 4 centimetres in diameter.

“Isolated severe thunderstorms will form over portions of Saskatchewan west of a stalled weather front by the Manitoba border. These thunderstorms will be faster moving and mainly present a hazard of strong to severe wind gusts along with hail,” read Environment Canada’s alert.

The watch was still in effect as of 4 p.m. Sunday. Though it’s difficult to say how long the watch will last, Kokolsky said it would be in place at least until around midnight.

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