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Evacuees receive community support as local firefighters battle wildfires

As wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, local firefighters and groups are doing their best to help the communities and residents affected. Firefighters from Wakaw and Cudworth were sen...

Jun 04, 2025

Fire claims structures in Denare Beach, evacuation order remains in place

Properties have been lost, and the evacuation order remains in effect in the Village of Denare Beach. The village issued an update on the latest from the WOLF fire that entered the community yesterday...

Jun 03, 2025

All personnel, including volunteer firefighters, evacuated from Denare Beach

An unnerving update from the Village of Denare Beach in northeast Saskatchewan. The community had already been evacuated due to the nearby WOLF wildfire. An update from the Village Monday afternoon br...

Jun 02, 2025

Firefighters from Nipawin, Humboldt battling wildfires

Firefighters from a pair of local fire crews are battling the raging wildfires in Saskatchewan. Members from the Nipawin and Humboldt Fire Departments are away from their home base to lend a helping h...

Jun 02, 2025

Broadway School building and land to be sold soon: SHA

A former school site in Melfort that closed almost two decades ago could soon be on the market. Broadway School closed its doors in 2007 and has largely been dormant since. The Saskatchewan Health Aut...

Jun 02, 2025

MRC providing mental health supports to wildfire evacuees; seeking various donations

The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort will be assisting wildfire evacuees over the coming days and weeks. Staff at the centre have been asked to help provide mental health and other supports to evacue...

May 30, 2025

Creighton residents warned by Town to leave immediately

A terse warning from the Town of Creighton as wildfires plague the region. "Anyone who does not need to be here in Town needs to leave NOW," the Town of Creighton posted on their social media page. "W...

May 30, 2025

Town of Nipawin issues fire ban; air quality concerns expand across Sask.

The Town of Nipawin is now under a fire ban. All open-air fires are prohibited. That includes fire pits, chimneys, and solid fuel appliances, while fireworks are also banned. (Town of Nipawin)The hot,...

May 28, 2025

Nipawin Region Health Foundation benefits from Smile Cookie campaign

A major donation to the Nipawin Region Health Foundation, thanks to this year's Smile Cookie Week. "Thanks to our amazing community, we raised an incredible $10,721.60 during Tim Hortons Smile Cookie ...

May 28, 2025

Evacuation notice in Creighton

STORY UPDATE: The Town of Creighton has issued an evacuation notice as a significant wildfire threatens the area.The Town said Highway 106 is open to leave. Take the La Ronge cut across to Highway 2, ...

May 28, 2025