Tag Archives: Weather

Rain gives reprieve in B.C. fire fight before challenging days ahead: fire service
Light rain and higher humidity have briefly tempered wildfire activity in British Columbia, with some residents allowed to return to evacuated homes on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Canyon. But h...
Aug 06, 2025
Northern half of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are under air quality warnings
The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region's very poor air quality and could cause redu...
Aug 06, 2025

80 active wildfires burning in northern Sask. as province expands firefighter cancer coverage
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says 80 wildfires are currently burning in the province, with seven considered wildfires of note and remaining out of control as of Monday, Aug. 5.The larg...
Aug 05, 2025

Blaze near Cathedral Grove, but B.C. fire service says ancient forest not at risk
Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O'Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his home. That's a worry, but he also fears the Wesley Ridge fire could reach wha...
Aug 05, 2025

Special air-quality warnings, statements across Canada from Prairies wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from the Prairies has prompted special air-quality statements and warnings across the country Saturday. Smoke from forest fires is causing reduced visibility and poor air quality that i...
Aug 02, 2025

Hot weather forecasted over the next several days
Residents in Central and Northern Saskatchewan can expect a stretch of hot weather over the coming days. "We have an upper ridge building in Alberta, so they are kind of getting hot now," said Environ...
Jul 30, 2025

Montreal River at lowest level since 1960s, water level on Lac La Ronge dropping
The water level on Lac La Ronge has been steadily declining since reaching a peak about one month ago. That's according to data from the Water Security Agency (WSA), which shows a peak of 364.23 meter...
Jul 24, 2025

Prince Albert and Saskatoon experiencing smokiest summer to date; Regina and La Ronge close behind
Saskatchewan is experiencing one of its smokiest wildfire seasons in recorded history, with cities like Prince Albert and Saskatoon already surpassing previous records for wildfire smoke exposure by m...
Jul 24, 2025

Health concerns stemming from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke will lead to reduced air quality across Saskatchewan over the next couple of days. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Air Quality Health Index value forecast in are...
Jul 22, 2025

Buhl wildfire near Waskesiu shows no recent growth; 49 blazes burning in the North
The Buhl fire, first reported on June 29 and caused by a lightning strike, has now burned approximately 60,389 hectares, including 11,059 hectares inside Prince Albert National Park and 49,329 hectare...
Jul 22, 2025