Saskatchewan Wildfires
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Sentencing delayed again for man behind Ditch-2 wildfireJason Halkett will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn what type of sentence he will serve for starting the Ditch-2 wildfire last year after pleading guilty in April.CanadaSep 4
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Saskatchewan conditions ‘favourable’ for fighting wildfires, SPSA saysThere are 56 wildfires actively burning in Saskatchewan. Of those, 41 began in the last week, the province’s safety agency told reporters in a news conference Tuesday.CanadaJun 30
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SPSA president, former minister to keep jobs despite wildfire reports: MoeSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is fully confident in the public safety agency as it faces a new fire season despite recent criticisms the agency has received.PoliticsJun 25
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Poor planning, budgeting issues identified as flaws in SPSA by provincial auditorThe Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) was unprepared for last year’s wildfires, the provincial auditor found in her summer report.FireJun 23
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Saskatchewan had ‘significant gaps’ in 2025 wildfire preparation, response: reportThe Saskatchewan government and SPSA received a report described by the opposition as "damning." It has 11 recommendations to better manage wildfires.FireJun 12
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Red Earth, Shoal Lake Cree Nation evacuees home as wildfire situation improvesThe rain has improved the fire situation across much of Saskatchewan. With fires tempering down, evacuees from Red Earth and Shoal Lake Cree Nation begin to return home.CanadaJun 3
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Denare Beach resident reflects on 1-year anniversary of devastating wildfireAs wildfire season returns to Saskatchewan, communities are healing from last summer's losses. One Denare Beach resident spoke to Global News to reflect on the past year.FireJun 2
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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation order near Shellbrook, Sask.A fast-moving wildfire has triggered a mandatory evacuation order in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook as crews continue battling multiple active fires across Saskatchewan.FireMay 30
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Lightning sparks out-of-control Saskatchewan wildfire, community on evacuation alertResidents in Macdowall, Sask., are on high alert as a wildfire caused by lightning blazes out of control at a nearby provincial park.FireMay 29
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After major snow and flooding in Saskatchewan, wildfires are on the mapThe majority of Saskatchewan is seeing an extreme wildfire risk due to low humidity levels, with some crews already responding to fires.WeatherMay 27
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