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1 week ago

Recently launched app rates wildfire risk for properties across Canada | Globalnews.ca A program calculating wildfire risks for properties is available. It hopes to keep Canadians informed on the effects of the increasing fire possibility in their area.

CANADA: “The WildfireScore Consumer App uses information similar to that used to calculate insurance premiums and provides the risk on a scale of one to five.” globalnews.ca/news/1174946... - Global News

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3 weeks ago

CTV National News: Rebuild process begins for small community impacted by Sask. wildfires Nine months after being devastated by wildfires, the rebuilding of the Sask. Cree Nation is underway. Allison Bamford explains.

DENARE BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN: “CTV National News: Rebuild process begins for small community impacted by Sask. wildfires” www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/0... - CTV National News

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4 weeks ago

New build house shipped to Denare Beach after wildfire The first of 24 new houses for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation was shipped from Prince Albert to Denare Beach Wednesday. Jasmine Pelletier reports.

SASKATCHEWAN: “The first of 24 new houses for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation was shipped from Prince Albert to Denare Beach Wednesday.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/vi... - @ctvnewssaskatoon.bsky.social

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1 month ago

PAGC highlights wildfire mitigation work being done by crews in northern Sask. Wildfire mitigation crews are already on the ground across Saskatchewan, months before wildfire season reaches...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Wildfire mitigation crews are already on the ground across Saskatchewan, months before wildfire season reaches its peak.” panow.com/2026/02/13/p... - paNOW

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2 months ago

Sask. fire crews begin early prep for wildfire season The wildfire season in Saskatchewan is still months away but the work to fight it has already begun. Stacey Hein has the story.

SASKATCHEWAN: “The wildfire season in Saskatchewan is still months away but the work to fight it has already begun.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/vi... - @ctvnewssaskatoon.bsky.social

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2 months ago

Before the flames: Saskatchewan crews prep for the summer following devastating 2025 wildfires Months before the first wildfire breaks out, crews at the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s air base in La Ronge are already preparing for the season ahead.

LA RONGE, SASKATCHEWAN: “Months before the first summer wildfire breaks out, crews at the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) air base in La Ronge are already preparing for the season ahead.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar... - @ctvnewssaskatoon.bsky.social

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2 months ago

Summer wildfire damage affecting northern snowmobile trails Work continues on the damage caused by wildfires this past summer, but snowmobile enthusiasts continue to feel...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Work continues on the damage caused by wildfires this past summer, but snowmobile enthusiasts continue to feel the effects in the north.” panow.com/2026/01/08/s... - paNOW

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3 months ago

Public survey portion of Sask. wildfire review goes live | CBC News People impacted by Saskatchewan’s devastating 2025 wildfire season are being asked to share their experiences as part of an independent review. MNP, the consulting firm hired to conduct the review, ha...

SASKATCHEWAN: “People impacted by Saskatchewan’s devastating 2025 wildfire season are being asked to share their experiences as part of an independent review.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Saskatchewan

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3 months ago

Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025 | CBC Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.

ICYMI: “Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025” www.cbc.ca/news/climate... - CBC News

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3 months ago

Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025 | CBC Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.

“Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025” www.cbc.ca/news/climate... - CBC News

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3 months ago

Red Cross program supports Sask. businesses, nonprofits affected by 2025 wildfires Businesses and nonprofits affected by the wildfires that ripped through Saskatchewan over the summer could be ...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Businesses and nonprofits affected by the wildfires that ripped through Saskatchewan over the summer could be eligible for $2,000 in financial support through a new program by the Canadian Red Cross.” panow.com/2025/12/12/r... - paNOW

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3 months ago

Drugs, inter-governmental relations and wildfires dominate Sask. fall sitting Premier Scott Moe called this sitting a success, but his government has faced criticism on health care and wildfire response.

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN: “Moe and Tim McLeod, Saskatchewan's minister of corrections, policing and public safety, have repeatedly come under fire for the province's response to this summer's wildfire season.” ca.news.yahoo.com/drugs-inter-... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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3 months ago

NDP introduces wildfire strategy bill as Sask. residents say province fell short | CBC News 'They let us down,' says former firefighter who quit the province's public safety agency in frustration

ICYMI, SASKATCHEWAN: “NDP introduces wildfire strategy bill as Sask. residents say province fell short” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Saskatchewan

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4 months ago

Denare Beach residents say SPSA didn’t listen to locals about wildfire action People from Denare Beach joined Sask. NDP at the legislature to support a new bill that would require the province to come up with a wildfire management strategy that includes consultation with locals...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Denare Beach residents say SPSA didn’t listen to locals about wildfire action” www.cjme.com/2025/12/02/d... - 980 CJME

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4 months ago

Sask. NDP introduces bill to establish wildfire strategy; SPSA acknowledges room for improvement Trevor Sewap quit as the fire base supervisor for Pelican Narrows this past summer, when wildfires raged acros...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Sask. NDP introduces bill to establish wildfire strategy; SPSA acknowledges room for improvement” panow.com/2025/12/02/s... - paNOW

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4 months ago

Lac La Ronge Indian Band rebuilding homes destroyed by summer wildfire The Lac La Ronge Indian Band in northern Saskatchewan has begun replacing homes lost in June 2025 when the Pisew wildfire ripped through its communities. Ready-to-move homes are coming from three Sask...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Lac La Ronge Indian Band rebuilding homes destroyed by summer wildfire” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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4 months ago

Lac La Ronge Indian Band in northern Sask. replacing homes lost in Pisew wildfire | CBC News The Lac La Ronge Indian Band in northern Saskatchewan has begun replacing homes lost in June 2025 when the Pisew wildfire ripped through its settlements. Ready-to-move homes are coming from three Sask...

SASKATCHEWAN: “After the flames: Lac La Ronge Indian Band begins replacement of homes destroyed by wildfire” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Saskatchewan

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4 months ago

Auditor to review Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire performance | CBC News Saskatchewan’s auditor’s office says it plans to look into the preparedness of the province’s public safety agency responsible for fighting wildfires.

ICYMI, SASKATCHEWAN: “Auditor to review Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire performance” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Saskatchewan

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4 months ago

Auditor to investigate Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire preparedness Denare Beach residents accused the agency of being ill-prepared to save their community from devastation during the summer wildfires.

SASKATCHEWAN: “Auditor to investigate Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire preparedness” thestarphoenix.com/news/saskatc... - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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4 months ago

Crafters in northern Manitoba, Sask. make quilts for Denare Beach families who lost homes to wildfire A group of crafters in northern Manitoba have been making and collecting dozens of quilts to help bring warmth and comfort to hundreds of neighbours who lost their homes to this year's wildfire across...

DENARE BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN: “Crafters in northern Manitoba, Sask. make quilts for Denare Beach families who lost homes to wildfire” ca.news.yahoo.com/crafters-nor... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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4 months ago

Auditor to investigate Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire preparedness REGINA - Saskatchewan's auditor says she plans to look into the preparedness of province's public safety agency responsible for fighting wildfires.

SASKATCHEWAN: “Auditor to investigate Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s wildfire preparedness” www.thestar.com/news/canada/... - @thestar.com

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4 months ago

Should the province give a tax break to people rebuilding homes destroyed by wildfire? The Saskatchewan NDP wants the Sask. Party government to waive the PST on home construction in Denare Beach. A wildfire this summer destroyed more than 200 homes in the northern community.

SASKATCHEWAN: “The Saskatchewan NDP wants the Sask. Party government to waive the PST on home construction in Denare Beach.” ca.news.yahoo.com/province-tax... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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4 months ago

Firefighter from Sask. village burnt by wildfire says province gave little help | CBC News A Saskatchewan firefighter who was on the front lines before half his community burned down in the summer says the province provided few reinforcements.

DENARE BEACH, SASKATCHEWAN: “A Saskatchewan firefighter who was on the front lines before half his community burned down in the summer says the province provided few reinforcements.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News: Saskatchewan

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4 months ago

Denare Beach firefighter wants inquiry, not review, into handling of Sask. wildfire response - Yahoo News Canada "For them to continue to deny the right thing, they're denying all these people closure to what's been a horrible summer for all of us."

SASKATCHEWAN: “Denare Beach firefighter wants inquiry, not review, into handling of Sask. wildfire response” ca.news.yahoo.com/denare-beach... - @yahoocanada.bsky.social

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4 months ago

Saskatchewan firefighter of village burnt by wildfire says province lacked resources REGINA - A Saskatchewan firefighter who was on the front lines before half his community burned down in the summer says the province provided little reinforcements.

“REGINA - A Saskatchewan firefighter who was on the front lines before half his community burned down in the summer says the province provided little reinforcements.” www.thestar.com/news/canada/... - @thestar.com

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4 months ago

Northern Sask. residents displaced by wildfires racing to rebuild before winter Wildfires this summer displaced many from the remote lakeside village of Denare Beach, Sask., and more than 200 residences were destroyed. Many are glad to be back and rebuilding after debris clearing...

SASKATCHEWAN: “Wildfires this summer displaced many from the remote lakeside village of Denare Beach, Sask., and more than 200 residences were destroyed.” www.cbc.ca/player/play/... - CBC News

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5 months ago

Sask. government votes down NDP motion for public inquiry into wildfire response A group of Denare Beach residents spent two days at Saskatchewan’s legislative building looking for answers into how a wildfire got out of hand this past summer and destroyed their community.

SASKATCHEWAN: “Sask. government votes down NDP motion for public inquiry into wildfire response” www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic... - @ctvnewsregina.bsky.social

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5 months ago

Sask. NDP calls for public inquiry into wildfire response as public safety minister faces calls to resign | CBC News The Opposition NDP's effort to establish an independent public inquiry into the government's response to a wildfire that ravaged a northern Saskatchewan village this summer has been blocked.

SASKATCHEWAN: “Sask. NDP calls for public inquiry into wildfire response as public safety minister faces calls to resign” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Saskatchewan

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5 months ago

Wildfire destruction could speed up erosion of ancient land formation A video uploaded to YouTube last week is raising awareness of the wildfire impact on the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs...

SASKATCHEWAN: “A video uploaded to YouTube last week is raising awareness of the wildfire impact on the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs south of La Ronge.” panow.com/2025/10/28/w... - paNOW

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5 months ago

Moe apologizes for not sooner visiting Saskatchewan community devastated by wildfire Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s sorry for not visiting sooner a northern village ravaged by wildfire earlier this summer.

“Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s sorry for not visiting sooner a northern village ravaged by wildfire earlier this summer.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar... - @ctvnewssaskatoon.bsky.social

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