Balzac Billy
Balzac Billy, is the "Prairie Prognosticator", a man-sized groundhog mascot who prognosticates weather on Groundhog's Day. He lives in Balzac, Alberta, 8 km north of Calgary, Alberta.
According to the legend of Groundhog Day, the groundhog's behavior is a way of forecasting the weather. If the groundhog sees his shadow, it will mean that winter is to continue for six more weeks.
The original groundhog, created by Merle Osborne; was replaced and the mascot was created by Calgary radio announcer Kim Kunkel.
In 2019, Balzac Billy predicted an early spring.
