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Wildfire update
Supportive space for residents of Denare Beach opens; 48 active wildfires burning in Sask.
A Community Resilience Centre has opened in Denare Beach to support residents who have experienced devastating losses due to the Wolf wildfire. The centre, located in the Denareplex, will be operational two day a week going forward. It opened for the first time Thursday and will also be open Friday from 9 a.m. to noon....
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Waskesiu businesses, visitors not concerned about wildfire threat near community
It was another normal day for vacationers and business owners in Waskesiu on Wednesday, despite warnings from Parks Canada urging people in the town to be on an evacuation alert, just in case the Buhl Fire gets closer to the community.On Wednesday, the sun rose and the sky was mostly clear despite the fires burning onl...
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WILDFIRE UPADTES
Firefighters from Australia, Mexico assist with merging fires in northern Sask.
Saskatchewan is getting some additional help from overseas to help tackle uncontrolled wildfires burning in the north.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 40 firefighters from Australia have arrived to assist with suppression efforts, and another 40 from Mexico are expected to join later this week. This is...
Jul 15, 2025
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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...
Jul 14, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 14, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 14, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 14, 2025
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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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