Wildfires
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 drastically impact our ability to contain some of these fires, and will actually cause some of these fires to grow in si...
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Reconnected
SaskTel services restored in most northern communities
Most communities in northern Saskatchewan have been reconnected with SaskTel services after wildfires damaged some vital equipment. The telecommunications company said that as of 1 p.m. Sunday, crews have completed repairing the fibre transport infrastructure damaged by wildfires, resulting in services being restored a...
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Saskatchewan
Emergency Alert
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 Ditch02 fire is making rapid advancements towards the community, thanks to the hot, dry conditions. The fire sits on the oppos...
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Wildfires
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 northeast of Prince Albert - the Shoe Fire that began at Lower Fishing Lake and then merged with the Camp Fire north of...
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Fire update
Number of Sask. wildfire evacuees likely to increase: Premier Scott Moe
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and Premier Scott Moe anticipate the number of wildfire evacuees in the province to rise over the next week."I do fear, with the weather that we are seeing in the next four to seven days, that we are going to have more people evacuated in the next number of days, as opp...
May 31, 2025
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A call for help
MN-S declares state of emergency
The Métis Nation government in Saskatchewan has joined the provincial government and several first nations from Northern Saskatchewan in declaring a State of Emergency. According to Saturday's media release, an alarming number of their citizens are being forced to flee their home communities as hot, dry conditio...
May 31, 2025
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Canada
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man. Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain this week is forecasted in a northwestern Manitoba city that's had to ...
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Cool temperatures, chance of rain as crews battle wildfires near Flin Flon, Man.
FLIN FLON - Cooler temperatures and a chance of rain this week is forecast in a northwestern Manitoba city that's had to evacuate thousands due to wildfire. As of Sunday night, Environment Canada was projecting temperatures in the mid teens to mid 20s ...
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An N.L. man's remains have gone unclaimed for years. These two want to bring him home
ST. JOHN'S - Two Newfoundland bar owners are raising money to help bury a man whose name is on a newly released list of 26 people who died in the province and were left unclaimed - some for more than three years. Gord French said he was confused and h...
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Premiers huddle with Carney in Saskatoon to decide what major projects to prioritize
SASKATOON - 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 campaign saw Carney vow to slash federal appr...
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Trial continues for five hockey players accused of sexual assault
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to hear today whether another one of the players will take the stand. Alex Formenton's legal team is expected to tell the court whether they will ...
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Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney
SASKATOON - Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge the economy. The memorandum of understanding betwee...
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