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Publication Date: August 10, 2026 - 07:00

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Severe weather drives record-breaking insurance claims in Sask.

August 10, 2026

Extreme winds in June caused the most insured loss of any event recorded in the province — $240 million — followed by the northern wildfires last summer. Higher losses can lead to higher premiums, and Canada should take more preventative measures, an expert says.



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