August 13, 2024

Cold Hard Facts

Jim Church

We certainly didn't hear this on our news reports!

113-year-old weather record toppled Friday in Moose Jaw - cold envelopes parts of Saskatchewan
Written by Jordan Rivers Saturday, Aug 10 2024, 9:42 PM, Discover MooseJaw.com

As the unseasonable cool weather persists, eight cold weather records were broken or tied across the province, including a 113-year-old record that fell in Moose Jaw for Friday, August 9 according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The weather agency provided the data below Saturday morning, noting that the data is from a preliminary report.
ASSINIBOIA AREA (Assiniboia Airport)
New record of 2.9
Old record of 4.2 set in 2013
Records in this area have been kept since 1965

CORONACH AREA (Coronach SPC)
New record of 0.4
Old record of 2.2 set in 1968
Records in this area have been kept since 1961

ELBOW AREA (Elbow CS)
New record of 4.7
Old record of 5.6 set in 1968
Records in this area have been kept since 1955

ESTEVAN AREA (Estevan)
New record of 3.1
Old record of 4.4 set in 1904
Records in this area have been kept since 1900

LUCKY LAKE AREA (Lucky Lake)
Tied record of 4.0 set in 2013
Records in this area have been kept since 1972

MOOSE JAW AREA (Moose Jaw CS)
New record of 2.2
Old record of 2.8 set in 1911
Records in this area have been kept since 1894

ROCKGLEN AREA (Rockglen (AUT))
New record of 6.0
Old record of 6.1 set in 1975
Records in this area have been kept since 1970

WEYBURN AREA (Weyburn)
New record of 3.6
Old record of 5.0 set in 1968
Records in this area have been kept since 1953

Warmer weather is set to return to Moose Jaw on Sunday with a forecasted high of 28 degrees.

Just History

A Historical Perspective American Masculinity
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, American masculinity was closely linked to physical strength and a rugged relationship with nature. Figures like Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, cowboys, and other "tough guys" epitomized this ideal. These men were admired for their physical abilities, skill in navigating and surviving in the wilderness and dominance over the natural environment. The archetype of the ideal man was self-reliant and capable of thriving in the harsh, untamed regions of the country.
The Paradox of Disappearing Wilderness
This concept of masculinity based on nature arose during a paradoxical period. Central to these ideals, the wilderness was rapidly vanishing as urban areas expanded. By the 1890s, the American frontier was officially closed, with the 1890 census indicating that no unsettled territories remained in the United States. Despite this, the image of the lone pioneer who ventured into the wild and relied on his own strength and resourcefulness continued to serve as a counterpoint to the increasing urbanization and the end of the frontier.
Modern Masculinity: A Contrast in Attributes
If a modern American man were to find himself in the late 1800s, it is uncertain whether he would be regarded as masculine by the standards of that era. Contemporary masculinity encompasses a broader range of qualities beyond physical strength and a connection to nature, including intellectual achievements, emotional intelligence, and technological skills. The rugged individualism and physical toughness that defined masculinity in the late 1800s might be seen as lacking in many modern men, who are more accustomed to urban, technologically advanced lifestyles. The reliance on modern conveniences and a generally more sedentary way of life contrasts sharply with the late 19th-century ideal of a man expected to be physically powerful and self-sufficient in the wilderness.
Conclusion
The evolution of American masculinity from the late 19th century to today reflects significant societal changes. While physical strength and a connection to nature once defined masculinity, modern perspectives include a more comprehensive range of attributes. This shift highlights the broader transformations in American life, from a frontier society to an urban, technologically driven one.

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