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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 The glow of wildfires burning near Lower Fishing Lake. (Facebook)
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
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 Highway 3 fire near Prince Albert in May 2025. (PaNow)
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 A file photo of a wildfire burning in Saskatchewan. (SPSA)
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 The Warman Wolverines need final approval from the City of Warman and then from the SJHL during its annual general meeting scheduled for the first week of June to relocate from Notre Dame in Wilcox. (Facebook)
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 Aquatic Centre at Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre in Prince Albert. (City of Prince Albert)
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 People at Little Bear Lake Campground about four kilometres off of Hanson Lake Road at Mile 62, Highway 106, north of Smeaton were told to leave on Friday because of a wildfire. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)
Teenage girl charged after fatal hit-and-run near MacDowall
In connection to a fatal crash this week near MacDowall involving a pedestrian, a teenage girl is now facing a charge of failing to stop after an accident causing death. The girl, who can't be identif...
May 23, 2025 In connection to a fatal crash this week near MacDowall involving a pedestrian, a teenage girl is now facing a charge of failing to stop after an accident causing death. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'The community is living in fear': JSCN rolls out plan to address crime, drug crisis
By Nigel Maxwell The James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is taking a proactive approach to addressing crime and what leaders are calling an escalating drug crisis. Following a vote held during a community ...
May 22, 2025 Over the weekend, police responded to a break-in at a residence on the First Nation that involved multiple people entering the home with weapons. One of the residents was shot and others were assaulted. (paNOW)
'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire
By Teena Monteleone The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the week...
May 05, 2025 A before and after view of the wildifre that tore through James Smith Cree Nation this past weekend. (Becky Head/Submitted)
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