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Shoe fire nearing Candle Lake
The largest fire burning in the province could reach Candle Lake within the next three to 10 days. That's according to a public notice issued by the resort village. Read More: Evacuees from northern S...
Jun 06, 2025 An aerial view of a wildfire burning near Weyakwin in northern Saskatchewan. (Jay Are En/Facebook)
Rain expected to hit wildfires in northern Sask. this weekend
With wildfires tearing through northern Saskatchewan, some hope is on the horizon in the form of much-needed rain. David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said there is rain in t...
Jun 05, 2025 While rain is in the forecast for the days ahead, senior climatologist David Phillips said it probably won't be enough to extinguish the wildfires burning in Saskatchewan. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)
'Hats off to them': Crews continue to fight 'monster' wildfire in La Ronge
By Derek Cornet Emergency personnel continue to battle a wildfire that the La Ronge Regional Fire Department is describing as 'a monster.' The Pisew fire, which has caused significant damage in the La...
Jun 05, 2025 Fire crews have faced long days responding to the emergency situation in La Ronge. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Ottawa matching Red Cross wildfire relief donations, Sask. gov't chips in $15M
Canada's federal government says it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal. The Government of Saskatchewan, meanwhile, is providing $15 million to...
Jun 04, 2025 According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are currently 23 wildfires burning around the province, including eight that are considered uncontained. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Indigenous art, historical artifacts lost as Robertson Trading burns in wildfire
A historic store in La Ronge has been destroyed after a wildfire tore through part of the community. In a social media post, Robertson Trading Memories confirmed that Robertson Trading burned down in ...
Jun 04, 2025 “The building was just a building, but the loss of the remaining contents – hundreds of pieces of Indigenous art and historical artifacts – is catastrophic,” said Robertson Trading Memories in a Facebook post. (Brian Sklar/Facebook)
Wildfire claims water bomber pilot's home for second time
By Derek Cornet A water bomber pilot from La Ronge and his family have lost their house to wildfires for a second time. "We built that home in 2000 (in Eagle Point) after the house burned there in 199...
Jun 04, 2025 The home of Norman and Denise Thomson at Eagle Point is a total loss. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Candle Lake fire department receives fire suppression units from Global Medic
By Nick Nielsen With the Shoe fire just 14 kilometres away from the eastern side of Candle Lake and the subdivision of Minowukaw Beach, Candle Lake Emergency Services is now better equipped to fight t...
Jun 03, 2025 Members of the Candle Lake and Lakeland fire departments stand in front of the four skid units donated by Global Medic. (Nick Nielsen/paNOW)
SaskTel services restored in most northern communities
By Logan Lehmann 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....
Jun 02, 2025 As of Monday morning, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said there are 15 active wildfires in the province. (650 CKOM file photo)
Friday wildfire update: Smoke hampering firefighting efforts
The number of wildfires burning in the province dropped overnight from 17 to 16. A fire burning near Christopher Lake was contained and is no longer considered a wildfire of note, according to the Sas...
May 30, 2025 Buckland Fire and Rescue is helping to fight the wildfires in the north. (Buckland Fire and Rescue/Facebook)
Mayor credits Montreal Lake firefighters for saving parts of Weyakwin
By Derek Cornet The mayor of a northern hamlet evacuated due to wildfires is crediting firefighters from Montreal Lake Cree Nation for saving parts of his community. "They made the difference," said W...
May 30, 2025 Medrick Thomas is the mayor of Weyakwin. He has no plans on leaving his community despite the evacuation. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)
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