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Tornadoes, heat slam the Prairies with extreme weatherMore wild weather is pummelling the Prairies with 10 tornadoes reported in Saskatchewan on Friday, tying a single-day record for that province that was set just last summer. This year has seen an extraordinarily high number of twisters right across the Prairies fuelled by intense heat. Melissa Ridgen reports.CanadaJul 12
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Storm damage sparks tornado investigationThe cleanup is underway across Eastern Ontario after Tuesday’s powerful storm left a trail of destruction from homes to historic cemeteries. A team of investigators is now heading to Kingston to determine whether a tornado touched down during the storm.CanadaJul 2
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Possible tornado in Whyte Ridge neighbourhoodThe wicked weather in Manitoba slamming hard within city limits battering some areas in the south. Marney Blunt has more on the devastation in the Whyte Ridge neighbourhood.WeatherJun 30
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Environment Canada confirms 2 tornadoes in SaskatchewanAt least two tornadoes have been reported in Saskatchewan after a “broad area” of thunderstorms moved through the part of the province. Environment Canada confirmed to Global News on Friday that the first was reported just north of Kindersley, Sask., near the community of Coleville and the second near Denzil.CanadaJul 3
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Wild weather including tornadoes, heat and flooding continue to hit PrairiesIt’s been a wild weather weekend across this country, particularly in the Prairies where 14 tornadoes were reported in Saskatchewan since Friday. Meanwhile, in Manitoba the city of Brandon is now under a state of emergency because of flooding. Both provinces are dealing with a stifling heat wave that stretches all the way to Quebec....CanadaJul 12
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Wildfires, flooding, tornado threats sweep Prairie provincesThe Prairie provinces have been enduring extreme weather in the last week. From wildfires and flooding to suspected tornadoes, widespread damage has been recorded across parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Melissa Ridgen reports has the details.Global NationalJun 30
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Tornado touches down, wreaks havoc at provincial park campground in AlbertaA tornado in Alberta’s Dillberry Lake Provincial Park flipped a trailer, tore up trees, and sent three people to hospital. Now campers, cabin owners and emergency officials are assessing the damage and starting the cleanup. Gates Guarin has the details.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 9
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How to keep your home safe from hail and tornadoesGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke with Greg Kopp of the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory about how to keep your home safe from hail and tornadoes.WeatherJun 30
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1 tornado confirmed in western Manitoba, another under investigationEnvironment Canada has confirmed that a tornado touched down in western Manitoba on Sunday night.EnvironmentJun 29
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Alberta, Saskatchewan tornadoes: “At least an EF1 and likely and EF2,” expert saysThe prairies are well into severe weather season and Alberta has seen quite a few tornadoes this year, most recently near Edgerton and Dillberry Lake Provincial Park on Wednesday. To break down how that all unfolded and how the season is going so far is Dr. David Sills, director of the Northern Tornadoes Project. Dr....CanadaJul 11
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Tornado confirmed near Girouxville in northern AlbertaEnvironment Canada and the Northern Tornadoes Project say photos and videos of Monday night’s supercell storm led them to conclude a tornado touched down in the village of Tornado, home to about 300 people. Sarah Ryan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 16
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Tornado potential in the forecastWith tornado season well underway in Manitoba, a look at what tonight’s weather might bring.WeatherJun 9
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Tornado damage in Southeast Sask.Cleanup crews have been working hard clearing up debris from the EF3 tornado that hit Oxbow Tuesday evening.CanadaJun 11
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Tornado spotted in southeastern SaskatchewanResidents in Oxbow spotted a tornado building following severe storms Tuesday evening, after Environment Canada issued red level alertsCanadaJun 10
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Tornado, wild storms hit ManitobaPeople in southern Manitoba are mopping up after a fierce storm system, including hail and at least one tornado, swept through the region. Melissa Ridgen reports on the downpour, the damage, and the constant alerts people received.Global NationalJun 10
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Tornado expert on Manitoba’s turbulent weatherGlobal News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke to Northern Tornados Project Director David Sills about some of the turbulent weather seen in Manitoba over the past couple weeks.CanadaJun 9
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Third Saskatchewan tornado confirmed this year damaging farms, vehiclesWATCH: Western University’s Northern Tornado Project is on the ground in south-eastern Saskatchewan assessing the damage from the province’s third tornado confirmed this year.CanadaJun 10
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Calgary residents fed up with “garbage tornado” aftermathPeople in the southeast Calgary communities of Copperfield and New Brighton say they’re tired of a barrage of garbage blowing into their neighbourhood every time the wind picks up. As Skylar Peters reports, the cleanup is tough and those in the area say mitigation measures simply aren’t working well.CanadaMay 20
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Alberta grappling with severe weatherSevere weather is common in Alberta, but this year has been especially active. The province has already recorded 23 tornadoes and it is only mid-July. Experts say the prairie provinces could be on track for a record-breaking year for tornado activity. Jordan Prentice reports.WeatherJul 11
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Global News at 6 Regina: July 13It’s been quite the tornado season for Saskatchewan thus far which begs the question… Why so many? We investigate what’s been causing such an immense increase in tornado activity in the province. Also, everything from garbage to couches! We see what remains on the festival grounds after another successful country thunder weekend.CanadaJul 13