Paramedics/Fire

Toned-down wildfire season continues

Perhaps an indication of an improving wildfire situation, for the first time in about three weeks the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency did not hold a media briefing Thursday. However, they did still ...

Jun 12, 2025

Kinistino Fire Department responds to James Smith Cree Nation vehicle fire

The Kinistino Fire Department was called out to battle a fire at James Smith Cree Nation. The department responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning at M & M Corner. The car was fully engul...

Jun 12, 2025

'We’re not going anywhere': Denare Beach evacuees hope to rebuild after devastating wildfire

In the wake of the devastating wildfire that tore through the northern community of Denare Beach, residents who practically lost everything are coming together with determination in hopes to rebuild, ...

Jun 11, 2025

Unprecedented wildfire season tied to intentional arson

There have been 259 wildfires in Saskatchewan so far this year - well above the five-year average of 147. But that's not the most startling number the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is deali...

Jun 11, 2025

Staff from gas stations, food stores, restaurants permitted to re-enter tri-communities early

Staff and suppliers for gas stations, food stores and restaurants have been permitted to enter La Ronge early as the general public waits for Thursday at 8 a.m. for the evacuation order to be lifted. ...

Jun 11, 2025

NDP, Northern Sask. businesses concerned about province's support

Thousands of people are still displaced from the wildfires ravaging the province's north, and although a lot of homes and businesses have been saved thanks to the valiant work of firefighters in the p...

Jun 11, 2025

SPSA: 'No significant fire behaviour' but lots of work to do

There are currently 23 active wildfires in Saskatchewan; six of them are not contained. None of the fires have experienced significant growth over the last few days. Executive director of land operati...

Jun 11, 2025

Melfort fire crews heading home after fighting La Ronge wildfire

Melfort Fire Department (MFD) crews are returning home after being released from fighting the fire in La Ronge. Two groups of four firefighters spent time in the community helping to protect structure...

Jun 11, 2025

Wildfire evacuees staying in northeast Sask. receive help from Lions clubs

Evacuees from the northern wildfires that have been staying in the northeast have received some assistance thanks to the Lions Club. The 52 Lions clubs in District 5SKN, encompassing northern and cent...

Jun 11, 2025

Saskatchewan Ombudsman to conduct investigation on wildfire response

Saskatchewan's top watchdog is speaking out against the provincial government's handling of wildfire evacuees.Saskatchewan Ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, said the system responsible for providing servic...

Jun 10, 2025