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Waskesiu on pre-evac alert
Other than smoke, wildfire poses 'no immediate public safety risk' in P.A. National Park
Firefighting crews and equipment from both Parks Canada and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) are fighting the Buhl wildfire burning near Prince Albert National Park (PANP).The blaze, which started June 29, was being actively managed until it spread on Saturday and entered the northeast corner of PANP. It is...
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Wildfire 2025
Nine northern communities under evacuation
Despite cooler temperatures and periods of rain, wildfires continue to plague northern Saskatchewan communities with nine currently under some form of evacuation. As of 11 a.m. on July 14, Beauval, Jans Bay, the Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge and the La Plonge reserve are all under evacuation orders. Priority one ...
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tracking migration patterns
Research from USask looking at impact of wildfire smoke on songbirds
For one researcher in Saskatoon, caring for the birds she studies is a top priority.She cares so much, she doesn't just call them "birds," but rather her friends.Dr. Catie Ivy is an assistant professor of biology at the USask College of Arts and Science.She is leading the research project, which examines the ...
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'They saved our community': Beauval mayor thanks firefighters
Beauval mayor Rick Laliberte couldn't be more grateful for the nearly 200 firefighters who were helping protect his community over the last number of days.The village, located 310 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert, was left scrambling last Thursday as a fast-moving fire reached doorsteps within hours, prompting an ...
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WILDFIRE ALERT
Prince Albert National Park under wildfire emergency alert
Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, Parks Canada issued a Wildfire Emergency Advisory Alert for Prince Albert National Park.According to the alert, the Buhl Wildfire is currently 40 km from the townsite of Waskesiu."The Buhl Wildfire has potential to cause emergency situations for the public, including deteriorating air ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Wildfire update
Montreal Lake Cree Nation evacuates priority residents due to wildfire smoke
While there is no immediate danger to the community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation have issued an evacuation order due to smoke from the fire burning just to the north. "The smoke is fast-moving, and individuals who are listed on the Priority 1 and Priority 2 list must start evacuation immediately due to...
Jul 14, 2025
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Beauval Firefighting
One building lost but town protected as Beauval continues to fight wildfires
With the community evacuated and surrounded by fire, firefighting crews continue to protect the community. In the latest update from the Beavual EOC, it was revealed that the community's canteen at the Beauval Recreation Grounds was lost, along with some scorched fences, but aside from that, the community at large is s...
Jul 13, 2025
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Smoky weekend ahead
Smoke-filled weekend ahead on the prairies: Environment Canada
There's a smoky weekend ahead for people on the prairies.As wildfires continue to rage in the north, smoke is being pushed down south.Air quality advisories from Environment Canada covered a majority of the province on Friday, including major cities like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina.Christy Climenhaga, a scient...
Jul 12, 2025
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