Saskatchewan Wildfires

• Canada’s extreme weather a wake up call as wildfires rage on: environment minister

  The comments come as wildfires are currently raging out of control, forcing residents out of their homes in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

  Canada

  Jul 21
• 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
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• ‘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
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• 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
• Wildfire smoke having an impact on Saskatoon events

  Saskatoon residents experience a blanket of smoke over the city as a result of northern winds from wildfires. Health officials share best practices to stay safe.

  Environment

  Jul 16
• Saskatchewan hits 2nd week of growing wildfires

  Steve Roberts said there were 137 active wildfires in the province Friday, which was eight more than Thursday.

  Fire

  Jul 16
• Saskatchewan continues fire efforts as temperatures rise in the province

  After a Thursday morning update, SPSA says the fire concern in Saskatchewan remains extreme due to high heat warnings across the province.

  Environment

  Jul 15
• Saskatchewan sends request for more fire resources as precaution

  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has contacted local, provincial, and national partners to ask for extra fire resources as a precaution in case fires get worse.

  Environment

  Jul 14
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• Experts discuss ways to stay safe with increasing wildfires and hot temperatures across Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan is really feeling the heat this summer with more than 103 active fires, and the total number of wildfires in the province so far in 2021 has already reached over 300.

  Canada

  Jul 13
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• Special air quality statement continued in northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire smoke

  Environment Canada said smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility as it continued a special air quality statement for northern Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 13