Sask campers not deterred by province’s heat and smoke

Johnson noted those fires are playing a role in the smoky skies Saskatchewan is seeing.

“We are monitoring conditions very closely, and if the heat and dry (weather) continues, we may be looking at campfire conditions in some of our southern parks again,” Johnson said.

A fire ban map can be found on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agencies website that outlines which parks and municipalities have active fire bans or campfire restrictions.

“I really encourage people to keep monitoring closely because these hot dry conditions could lead to more restrictions being put in place,” Johnson said.

Algae blooms particularly in southern Saskatchewan can pose another challenge this time of year, but Johnson notes the Ministry of Health surveys water in Saskatchewan’s parks through the Healthy Beaches Program.

Johnson said visitors can check the water quality in parks on the health ministry’s website.

Johnson said the province’s parks have high occupancy rates this year despite the weather, with some of the most popular spots being Cypress Hills, Echo Valley, Pike Lake and Blackstrap.

Currently, around 90 per cent of Saskatchewan’s campground spots are occupied, but Johnson noted there is still availability left for those looking to enjoy the summer holidays.

by Mia Holowaychuk, CKOM News Staff

Sask campers not deterred by province’s heat and smoke

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