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Filming of "Guardians of the North." (Submitted/Chris Triffo)
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Third season of Guardians of the North premieres next week

Apr 4, 2025 | 11:20 AM

The third season of the docuseries Guardians of the North will premiere next week.

The docuseries follows wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan’s Indigenous and northern communities while they protect the people, property and resources of the North.

The season three premiere will air on April 8 at 10 p.m. CST on Citytv Saskatchewan.

“We are deeply grateful for all the northern responders who provide search and rescue, firefighting and emergency response services,” said Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod in a media release issued Friday.

“This compelling docuseries highlights the dedication of these first responders and the collaborative effort between communities, agencies and resources to protect the people of Saskatchewan.”

The third season consists of six episodes that follows personnel from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency as they respond to wildfires, carry out life-threatening rescues and investigate several suspicious fires possibly caused by arson.

Guardians of the North receives funding from Creative Saskatchewan’s Feature Film and TV Production grant. The third season’s $286,666 investment is estimated to result in $952,449 of positive economic impacts for the province.

“The 2024 wildfire season presented significant challenges across North America, with Saskatchewan experiencing above-average fire activity,” said Wavelength Entertainment Producer Chris Triffo.

“It has been humbling and inspiring to document the unwavering talent and dedication of those individuals who work to keep us and our communities safe. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Citytv Saskatchewan, Creative Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency for their invaluable partnerships in bringing these compelling stories to light.”

Wavelength Entertainment is a full-service production/distribution company with offices located throughout Canada.

derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com