Weather models are still not showing a sustained push of true spring conditions across the Prairies. Photo: Getty Images Plus

Prairie forecast: Arctic air dominates the forecast

For this forecast period, it appears we will need to wait a little longer for spring to arrive. Weather models continue to show a northwesterly flow across the region, but this time the dividing line between mild and cold air has shifted slightly farther south. As a result, near to below-average temperatures are expected across much of the Prairies.










A view of the straight of Hormuz and Persian Gulf region.  Photo: Getty Images Plus

Crude price may have topped says analyst

Any chance of crude oil prices skyrocketing higher became less likely on March 9, said Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at the Price Futures Group in Chicago. Flynn based that on the assumption that Iran’s military capabilities are declining quickly.