Wind

• Power outages reported in Saskatchewan as ‘extreme’ winds blow across south

  High-speed winds knocked over semi-trucks, downed trees and killed power in southern Saskatchewanian communities, including Regina, after this week's spring storm. 

  Environment

  May 15
  
• Winds up to 110 km/h forecast for Regina, Saskatoon: Environment Canada

  A spring storm began brewing in Alberta on Wednesday morning and will impact its eastern neighbour later in the day, with Environment Canada expecting winds as fast as 110 km/h.

  Weather

  May 13
  
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• Nova Scotia offshore regulator looking to study potential Wind West sites

  Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator wants to begin studying areas of the ocean that could be home to the first turbines in Premier Tim Houston’s proposed Wind West project.

  Canada

  Jan 2
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• N.B. faces snowfall warnings as N.S., N.L. brace for high winds

  Snowfall warnings are in place for New Brunswick, with wind warnings in place for parts of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador.

  Weather

  Nov 16, 2025
• Opponents voice concerns as Nova Scotia project bets billions on green hydrogen

  A green hydrogen development company is hoping to build more than 400 wind turbines on land in Nova Scotia to generate power to create green hydrogen for export overseas.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2024
• Blowin’ in the wind: Why is Edmonton experiencing strong gusts?

  Environment Canada believes a rain storm that tracked through Edmonton earlier this week is the main culprit for much of the wind the city has been experiencing. 

  Weather

  Jun 6, 2024
• County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with ‘Art That Spins’

  A County of Lethbridge man has turned his post-retirement hobby into a lucrative business opportunity by creating custom 'Art That Spins.'

  Weather

  May 24, 2024
• Province issues ice pileup warning for Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba with strong winds expected Saturday

  With strong winds expected Saturday, the province is issuing a warning of ice pileups for parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. 

  Weather

  Apr 26, 2024
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• Research enhances safety in wind industry

  "It is a long ways up and equally a long ways down. You’re often carrying equipment and tools and all your safety gea," professor Kelly Norgard said.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2024
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• BC Ferries cancels northern sailings over mechanical issue, ‘hurricane-force winds’

  BC Ferries says it's cancelling sailings to and from Prince Rupert until Dec. 28 due to an engine issue coupled with forecasted "hurricane-force winds."

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023