As wildfires begin to lose their intensity, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said some residents may be able to return home in the coming days.
Category: News
Communities, organizations stepping up to support Sask. wildfire evacuees
For elders who have lived in northern Saskatchewan all their lives, getting displaced to a big city in the south can be disorienting and stressful.
Demand for water bombers has ‘skyrocketed’ as Canada grapples with more intense wildfires
As Canada is again dealing with massive wildfires, the increasing severity of the natural disasters is having the knock-on effect of spiking the demand for water bomber planes — and it will be years before Canada gets its hands on a new one.
Living in a parking lot: Sask. evacuees share concerns with emergency response
People fleeing wildfires across northern Saskatchewan are sharing their stories.
Small northern communities face unique struggles in fighting wildfires
Small, remote northern communities face their own unique challenges in firefighting. Mitigation strategies may help lessen the damage and destruction caused by the blazes, experts say.
As thousands run from Sask. wildfires, these people are rushing to fight them
Saskatchewan has faced significant losses due to the unpredictability of this wildfire season, said Cliff Buettner, adding that the speed and intensity of the fires have not given communities much time to react.
Here’s how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health
Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can have short- and long-term impacts on one’s health, especially for those with chronic conditions, seniors, young children and pregnant women.
Flin Flon mayor says wildfire now threatening community from all 4 sides
A wildfire along Manitoba’s western border is now threatening the city of Flin Flon, with flames coming from all four sides, as some living just outside have lost their homes to flames.
Federal government to match Red Cross donations to help wildfire victims
The federal government says it will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross as wildfires tear across the Prairies, forcing thousands from their homes. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original […]
Southern half of Denare Beach ‘devastated’ as wildfire tears through northern community
Neighbours watched through their door cameras as their homes burned down. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original Post: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/wildfire-denare-beach-1.7550891?cmp=rss
Some Sask. evacuees forced to find far-flung rooms on their own as wildfires put pressure on hotels
Hotel rooms are at a premium as thousands of wildfire evacuees pour into cities across Saskatchewan. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original Post: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/sask-wildfire-evacuees-scramble-for-hotels-and-temporary-shelter-1.7550402?cmp=rss
La Ronge and several nearby communities ordered to evacuate due to wildfires
Residents of La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band were ordered to evacuate late Monday afternoon, after seeing nearby communities get the same direction earlier in the day. […]
Premiers express optimism after pitching major projects to Carney
Unity was a recurring theme coming out of the first ministers’ meeting in Saskatoon on Monday. Premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to pitch their ideas for “nation-building projects” and […]
Ontario signs deals with Saskatchewan, P.E.I. and Alberta to reduce trade barriers
Amid economic uncertainty in Canada due in part to U.S. tariffs, the Ontario government has reached agreements with Saskatchewan, Alberta and P.E.I. with the aim of taking steps to reduce […]
No relief in sight from wildfires as 20 Sask. communities under evacuation orders
Wildfires in Saskatchewan are expected to continue to grow aggressively during the next few days, fuelled by high temperatures, winds and dry conditions. And there’s no sign of relief in sight, […]
Canadians have ‘generational opportunity,’ Sask. Premier Moe says after first ministers’ meeting
Priorities at the meeting included infrastructure projects, removing tariffs on agricultural products. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original Post: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/first-ministers-conference-1.7546019?cmp=rss
Government Procurement 90 Per Cent from Saskatchewan; 99 Per Cent Canadian
The Government of Saskatchewan’s commitment to procuring from Saskatchewan based companies remains strong. Historically, Saskatchewan has awarded nearly 90 per cent of all procurements to…
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program enhancements
Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $14.7 million in crop research
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/01/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-147-million-in-crop-research.html
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest over $6 million in livestock and forage research
A total of $6.8 million in funding was announced today by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research […]