Resolution

WHEREAS Environment Canada’s weather radar coverage allows for early detection of thunderstorms and other extreme weather events, such as excess precipitation;

WHEREAS weather radar coverage is important for the protection of rural life and property, including helping to protect the significant financial investment that goes into crop production;

WHEREAS most productive agricultural land in Canada is currently covered by Environment Canada’s existing weather radar network but a significant portion of North East Saskatchewan is not;

BE IT RESOLVED that Environment Canada expand its existing weather radar network to provide better coverage for North East Saskatchewan.