Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency

• ‘One of the highest counts in last 10 years’: Sask. reports 161 active fires

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said it has not seen a summer with this many wildfires in years.

  Canada

  Jul 19
• Saskatchewan fire ban in place since July 2 lifted: SPSA

  Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is lifting the provincial fire ban that has been in place since July 2.

  Canada

  Jul 19
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• Saskatchewan extends fire ban as crews deal with 3 wildfires of concern

  Of the 30 active wildfires in Saskatchewan, three are of concern to public safety due to their proximity to towns and villages.

  Environment

  Jul 8
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• Cameco restarting production at Cigar Lake mine after evacuating workers

  Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency vice-president Steve Roberts said the site was considered secure from a direct fire threat on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Public safety issues fire ban for Saskatchewan provincial parks, crown lands due to hot, dry conditions

  The fire ban is effective immediately and covers all Crown lands and provincial parks.

  Weather

  Jul 2
• SPSA says cold temperatures, reduced wind helping crews extinguish fires in northern Sask.

  Public safety personnel and fire crews are continuing with fire suppression efforts in the area.

  Fire

  May 21
• Precipitation forecast for Saskatchewan no match for drought: expert

  Experts say there's a major moisture deficit across huge swaths of Canada and the United States.

  Environment

  May 19
• ‘Aging’ 911 system to receive upgrades in Saskatchewan

  The SPSA president says upgrades are required for the aging system to ensure that people in Saskatchewan can continue to rely on 911 technology.

  Canada

  Mar 8
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• Saskatchewan wildfire crews focus on flood fight and coronavirus during quiet fire season

  Saskatchewan personnel are spending less time fighting fires and more time dealing with the coronavirus and the provincial flood fight.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020
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• Masks and gloves: Elections Saskatchewan preparing for pandemic election

  Elections Saskatchewan says it's working to source about $425,000 worth of personal protective supplies for a provincial election set for Oct. 26.

  Politics

  Jul 11, 2020