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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 professo...
Jul 14, 2025
‘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...
Jul 14, 2025
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 W...
Jul 13, 2025

Montreal Lake Cree Nation evacuates priority residents due to wildfire smoke
While there is no immediate danger to the community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation have issued an evacuation order due to smoke from the fire burning just to the north. "The smoke is fast-mo...
Jul 13, 2025

One dead after rural fire in Pierceland area
Around 1:30 p.m. on July 11, 2025, Pierceland RCMP received a report of a sudden death at a rural property in the RM of Beaver River, Saskatchewan. Police responded along with local firefighters and f...
Jul 13, 2025

One building lost but town protected as Beauval continues to fight wildfires
With the community evacuated and surrounded by fire, firefighting crews continue to protect the community. In the latest update from the Beavual EOC, it was revealed that the community's canteen at th...
Jul 13, 2025

Meadow Lake RCMP arrest two men in connection to June shooting
Two men who have been wanted by Meadow Lake RCMP for three weeks have been located and are now behind bars.After an altercation between a group of individuals at Waterhen Lake First Nation lead to a m...
Jul 12, 2025
Smoke-filled weekend ahead on the prairies: Environment Canada
There's a smoky weekend ahead for people on the prairies.As wildfires continue to rage in the north, smoke is being pushed down south.Air quality advisories from Environment Canada covered a majority ...
Jul 12, 2025

‘It's been a waste of our time’: Community dissatisfied with Cenovus Rush Lake open house while uncontrolled well release continues
Residents and community leaders said they left Thursday's open house in Paynton feeling frustrated and unheard, more than two months after the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility uncontrolled well release be...
Jul 11, 2025

No homes lost after wildfire encircles Beauval; 57 active fires burning in Sask.
It was a close call for Beauval on Thursday evening as a wildfire came right up to the edge of the village and encircled it. During a media briefing on Friday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA)...
Jul 11, 2025