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Wildfire tally tops 140 as thousands more evacuate northwestern Quebec

Wildfires in northwestern Quebec prompted thousands to evacuate the area over the weekend, as the number of blazes pushed past 140 and the military geared up to fight the encroaching flames - even as ...

Jun 04, 2023

Environment Canada issues funnel cloud advisory for parts of Sask.

A funnel cloud advisory was issued Thursday morning for large areas of Saskatchewan.According to Environment Canada, conditions in west-central Saskatchewan are favourable for the development of funne...

Jun 01, 2023

Firefighters from U.S., South Africa to help battle Canada's 'unprecedented' fires

More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the coming days as the country battles an unprecedented wildfire season that has forced tens of thousands of...

Jun 01, 2023

Some residents of La Loche evacuated again due to wildfires

Some wildfire evacuees in the province had little time to unpack their bags.The Northern Village of La Loche declared a state of emergency Tuesday afternoon and has begun evacuating priority 1 and 2 r...

May 31, 2023

Wildfire smoke and your health; what are you breathing?

Poor air quality is still affecting thousands of residents in northern Saskatchewan but just how bad is the air they're breathing?As wildfires continue to burn in that region of the province, the smok...

May 29, 2023

Evacuees from northern Sask. communities return home

Residents of two northern communities have been making their way back home after they were forced to leave due to encroaching wildfires.The northern villages of Buffalo Narrows and le--la-Crosse lifte...

May 25, 2023

Historically dry conditions hit several Sask. communities in May

It's no surprise that Saskatchewan is dealing with so many wildfires as many communities are currently experiencing historically dry conditions.According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the ...

May 24, 2023

Rainfall warnings, special air quality statements in place for areas of Sask.

Special air quality statements remained in effect for areas of west-central Saskatchewan on Tuesday, while rainfall warnings popped up across central parts of the province.According to Environment Can...

May 23, 2023

Saskatchewan getting help from Quebec to fight wildfires

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said Friday it's getting some help from another province to fight wildfires in northern regions.The SPSA says Quebec is providing two water bombers to help...

May 19, 2023

SPSA updates situation with wildfires in northern Saskatchewan

Wildfires continue to rage in northern Saskatchewan, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has recorded 168 wildfires so far this year, nearly twice ...

May 18, 2023