Country Thunder set to rock Saskatchewan despite extreme heat [Video]

Saskatchewan’s biggest music festival is nearly upon us as Country Thunder will take over the Craven valley in just a few hours.

This year’s lineup includes artists like Dallas Smith, Josh Ross, Luke Combs and in a departure from the country genre, Nickelback.

The decision to expand more into the rock space is something Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer said could be a preview of things to come over the next few years.

“We’re going in that direction,” he said talking about the rock genre. “It’s proven right now that the same person who listens to country listens to classic rock. And I’m not calling Nickelback classic because they are definitely current but it’s exciting.

“It’s a little twist that we’re trying to change things up a little bit and make it exciting.”

While the music kicks off Friday, camping for those looking to get an early start on the …