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Sask. wildfire update: SPSA reports some progress despite losses
By: paNOW Staff The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is reporting 'substantial progress operationally' since yesterday when it comes to fighting the largest fire burning in the province. The Shoe Fir...
May 28, 2025 Some of the devestation caused by the Shoe Fire at Piprell Lake. (Submitted photo)
Wildfires force evacuations near Christopher Lake
The area around Dochylo Road in the Rural Municipality of Paddockwood has been evacuated. The order came into effect on Tuesday evening. The Lakeland and District Fire Department said property owners ...
May 28, 2025
SPSA resources stretched thin, firefighters forced to evacuate as Camp and Shoe fires merge
Steve Roberts has been running wildfire operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) for 21 years and during that time he's never seen a more busy or aggressive spring wildfire season. ...
May 27, 2025
Residents hoping to save cabins fighting wildfires themselves; Candle Lake asks for SPSA support
The Camp and Shoe fires burning in northern Saskatchewan around Candle Lake and Lower Fishing Lake in Narrow Hills Provincial Park have merged. They have now charred an area about four times the size ...
May 27, 2025
Evacuation order upgraded for Pelican Narrows to include all residents
An evacuation order for Pelican Narrows has been upgraded to include all residents. According to Tuesday's social media post by Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, a state of emergency has been declared for...
May 27, 2025 (Facebook/ Sarah Swan)
PHOTOS: Bush fire south of Prince Albert 'brought to a halt'
A spokesperson for the Prince Albert Fire Department says a large bush fire southeast of the city on Monday was brought to a halt thanks to the involvement of multiple agencies. The fire is now listed...
May 27, 2025
List of losses and evacuations due to wildfires in the north grows
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed Sunday evening that 23 camping units and one trapper's cabin have been lost to the Shoe Fire, north of Lower Fishing Lake. Approximately four cab...
May 26, 2025
Warman Wolverines confident in support as decision on final approval looms
There are two important dates in the near future for the Warman Wolverines. The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team, which is hoping to relocate from Notre Dame in Wilcox, will need final ap...
May 25, 2025
Staff scheduling challenges lead to delayed opening of new pool
Swimming at the new Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre will wait until mid-August, according to a City of Prince Albert news release on Friday. Options exist, however, as the outdoor Kinsmen Park pool ...
May 25, 2025
Northern wildfires force another campground evacuation northeast of Candle Lake
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) confirmed late Friday afternoon that people at Little Bear Lake Campground have been told to leave. It's located about 4 kilometres off of Hanson Lake Road...
May 23, 2025
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