Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency

• Saskatchewan receiving federal assistance to aid in wildfire management

  The federal government will be providing Saskatchewan with additional firefighters to mitigate the wildfires and helicopters to transport critical personnel.

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan declares wildfire state of emergency

  With areas like Beauval and Île-à-la-Crosse under escalating threat, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has made the call to issue a state of emergency for several northern communities.

  Environment

  Jul 23
  
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• Financial aid delays continue for wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan

  As wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan begin returning home, many are still facing delays in receiving promised financial assistance.

  Fire

  Jun 13
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• Some Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees begin returning home

  After weeks away due to wildfires, some evacuees in Saskatchewan are now able to return home. Others, however, continue to wait for the all-clear from officials.

  Fire

  Jun 10
• 2 charged with starting wildfires in Saskatchewan, premier says

  Wildfires have forced between 10,000 and 15,000 people from their homes throughout Saskatchewan in recent days.

  Fire

  Jun 6
• Wildfires increase in Saskatchewan due to hot, dry conditions

  The growing number of wildfires have increased in Saskatchewan which resulted in a recent fire ban across the province.

  Fire

  Jul 12, 2024
• Provincewide fire ban issued in Saskatchewan due to hot, dry conditions

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued a provincial fire ban due to hot and dry conditions. There are currently 73 wildfires burning in the province.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2024
• Human remains found in North Battleford weekend fire

  Human remains were found in a fire in North Battleford.

  Canada

  Jun 18, 2024
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• New initiative launched to prevent human-caused wildfires, grassfires in northern Sask.

  Prince Albert Grand Council and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency partner on a new initiative to prevent human-caused wildfires and grass fires in northern Saskatchewan.

  Fire

  Apr 26, 2024
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• Warmer winter raises red flags for Saskatchewan wildfire task force

  The Prince Albert Grand Council Wildfire Task Force is calling for increased vigilance in the upcoming wildfire season with a warmer Saskatchewan winter.

  Fire

  Jan 30, 2024