Fire Bans

• SPSA reminds campers to be aware of fire bans during long weekend

  The RM of Vanscoy declared a fire ban as of Tuesday, adding it to a list of 40 areas under fire bans according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• Fire bans in place for Saskatchewan provincial parks

  Danielson Provincial Park, Douglas Provincial Park and Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park have fire restrictions in place.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2023
  
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• Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year

  Restrictions on outdoor fires in place in several parts of Canada means many people will have to celebrate the national holiday without campfires and fireworks this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Canadians change camping plans as fire bans expand in the country

  Fire bans began rolling in after hot, dry weather took over much of Canada early in the season - starting in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, expanding to the Maritimes.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
• Residents of Buffalo Narrows, Sask., other northern communities return after wildfire evacuation

  The province's fire danger map still has a portion of northern Saskatchewan sitting with a high to extreme rating, but much of the province has dropped to a low to moderate rating.

  Fire

  May 29, 2023
• Saskatchewan lifts provincial fire ban following cooler, rainy weather

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted the provincial fire ban after much needed rain and cooler temperatures swept across the Prairies.

  Weather

  May 24, 2023
• Dry weather spurs fire bans in Saskatchewan and warnings from SPSA

  Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said most fires at this time of year are human-caused.

  Fire

  May 1, 2023
• Last of Manitoba fire bans lifted thanks to rainfall

  Recent rains have allowed the Manitoba Wildfire Service to remove all remaining restrictions for Area 4 on Wednesday. 

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ danger

  Parks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."

  Weather

  Jul 20, 2021
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• More fire restrictions in Manitoba as wildfire situation worsens

  130 fires are burning in Manitoba, according to the province's latest report.

  Weather

  Jul 19, 2021