Paramedics/Fire

Evacuation issued for Weyakwin, PAGC issues State of Emergency amid wildfires

In a somewhat confusing SaskAlert issued Wednesday evening, notice was given that the northern Hamlet of Weyakwin is being evacuated.The community is being threatened by the Ditch02 fire, a human-caus...

May 28, 2025

‘Please do not come to the lake to stay or vacation’; Candle Lake issues plea as wildfire looms

The Shoe Fire, which is 220,000 hectares in size, is still 20 kilometres away from Candle Lake, but the Resort Village isn't taking any changes with the uncontained blaze that is susceptible to wind c...

May 28, 2025

Sask. wildfire update: SPSA reports some progress despite losses

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reporting 'substantial progress operationally' since yesterday when it comes to fighting the largest fire burning in the province. The Shoe Fire, which now inc...

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

Tisdale issues fire ban due to dry conditions and warm temperatures

Another local community has issued a fire ban. This time, it's the Town of Tisdale. "Effective immediately, the Town of Tisdale is enacting a comprehensive fire ban within town limits to address the h...

May 28, 2025

Busy month continues for Melfort Fire Department after early morning call

Another fire in Melfort early Wednesday morning makes it an even 30 so far this month. The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) was called to a report a fire on Saskatchewan Drive. A burning post at the rear...

May 28, 2025

'We lose as often as we win': SPSA resources stretched thin, firefighters forced to evacuate as Camp and Shoe fires merge

Steve Roberts has been running wildfire operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) for 21 years and during that time he's never seen a more busy or aggressive spring wildfire season."...

May 27, 2025

Favourable wind helps keep fire away from Creighton

The Town of Creighton has updated residents about the fire situation near the community. The town has posted on social media that the Club Fire is located northwest of Creighton, and the wind is pushi...

May 27, 2025

Residents hoping to save cabins fighting wildfires themselves; Candle Lake asks for SPSA support to build fire buffer

The Camp and Shoe fires burning in northern Saskatchewan around Candle Lake and Lower Fishing Lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park have merged. They have now charred an area about four times the size ...

May 27, 2025

Local fire ban list grows

More local municipalities have declared fire bans as the northeast continues to swelter under hot, dry, windy conditions. The towns of Kelvington, Porcupine Plain, and Hudson Bay have instituted fire ...

May 27, 2025