The research network IP3 is having its first meeting in Saskatoon October 19-20, 2006.

“Improved Processes and Parameterisation for Prediction in Cold Regions” (IP3) is a research network recently funded ($2.5 million) by the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS) that will operate from 2006-2010. It is headquartered at the Centre for Hydrology, University of Saskatchewan.
If you want to know more about IP3 visit their website: IP3
A press release about the project can be found here!