Summer Storms Shake Prairie Skies

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Summer’s off to a wild start in the southern Prairies, with cooler temps and relentless storms dominating June — and another major system looms this weekend, promising hail the size of ping-pong balls, 100 km/h winds, and torrential rain. Saskatchewan’s already seen seven tornadoes, including an EF-3 near Oxbow — the strongest in Canada this year. Experts say this chaotic weather doesn’t predict the whole season, but warmer, moister air ahead could mean more drama. Still, athletes and coaches are turning the chaos into advantage, proving that even when the skies rage, the spirit of play…