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Hope for rain dims as northern Sask. wildfires burn
Many people are waiting for rain to help in the wildfire fight in northern Saskatchewan, but whether that is coming is the big question that looms.Environment Canada Meteorologist Shannon Moodie said ...
Jun 02, 2025

UPDATE: Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben ordered to evacuate; La Ronge on standby
UPDATE 2:27 p.m. : Individuals in the communities of Clam Crossing and Sikachu have been ordered to start evacuation immediately. If you can self-evacuate and find accommodation, you must use Highway ...
Jun 02, 2025

SaskTel removing fees for evacuees
SaskTel is removing overage fees for customers affected by the wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan.Jeremy Harrison, the minister responsible for SaskTel, said the measure is to help families remain con...
Jun 02, 2025

Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize
Canada's premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in person for the first time since the federal election to pitch which major projects they think should get fast tracked.The recent campai...
Jun 02, 2025
Saskatchewan, Ontario premiers sign MOU to remove trade barriers
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two provinces, agreeing to remove all trade barriers between the two provinces."A goo...
Jun 01, 2025
More evacuations triggered by Sask wildfires as evacuee space runs short
Gusty winds and hot temperatures caused flames to scorch more of Saskatchewan's landscape overnight, according to Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) vice-president Steve Roberts."This will drast...
Jun 01, 2025
Carney names former UN ambassador Blanchard as chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his permanent chief of staff on Sunday, appointing Marc-Andr Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, to one of the most powerful posts in Cana...
Jun 01, 2025

Immediate evacuation issued for Timber Bay
An immediate evacuation has been issued for the Northern Hamlet of Timber Bay as a nearby wildfire is fast approaching. The emergency alert was issued at 10:56 a.m. Sunday, and advised that the Ditch0...
Jun 01, 2025
Candle Lake eerily quiet as massive wildfire burns just north of resort village
The normally loud and busy summer resort village of Candle Lake was quiet and empty on Saturday as wildfire burned just north of the community.The closest blaze to the popular spot about 80 kilometres...
Jun 01, 2025
Roughriders cut 17, add 11 to practice roster ahead of 2025 season opener
After a long training camp and a pair of preseason games against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have determined how their 2025 roster will look come Week 1.The Riders announce...
Jun 01, 2025