Sask Wildfires

• La Ronge area set to lift evacuation order Thursday, band chief says

  The barrier on the south side of the tri-community will be removed on Thursday at 8 a.m., the same time the evacuation order will lift.

  Fire

  Jun 10, 2025
  
• Residents advised to take precautions as smoke fills Saskatchewan’s skies

  Experts recommend staying indoors this weekend as the SPSA is warning of extreme smoke conditions across much of southern Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  May 30, 2025
  
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• Regina and Saskatoon seeing orange as wildfire smoke covers the province

  Environment Canada said the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk, especially to seniors, pregnant women, infants and children.

  Weather

  Jul 22, 2024
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, March 18

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, March 18.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2024
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, July 21

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, July 21.

  Jul 21, 2023
• Air quality advisory continued in Saskatchewan due to wildfire smoke

  Environment Canada says smoke from wildfires north of Hudson Bay is causing extremely poor air quality.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
• Farmers to see $400M more in funding from federal government

  The Government of Canada announced on Sunday that producers across the country will see an increase in funding to help offset costs from drought and wildfires.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Northern Saskatchewan First Nations seeing COVID-19 outbreaks

  One northern Saskatchewan First Nation has seen more than 10 per cent of its residents test positive for COVID-19 following evacuations caused by a wildfire.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2021
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• Public health orders needed on Buffalo River Dene Nation to combat COVID-19: FSIN

  The FSIN and MLTC are asking the Saskatchewan government to bring back public health orders on Buffalo River Dene Nation to combat a COVID-19 outbreak.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
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• Nearly 500 evacuees staying in U of R dorms as Saskatchewan wildfires rage

  Speaking to Global News, Shoal Lake Cree Nation Chief Marcel Head said favourable wind conditions mean community members could begin returning home Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021