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Saskatchewan parks saw high numbers all summer long despite smoke
Campfire smoke is a smell we're all too familiar with in Saskatchewan, but the blanket of wildfire smoke that covered much of the province didn't stop people from camping in provincial parks. Robin Ca...
Sep 07, 2023 The high Air Quality Health Index values over the 2023 Labour Day long weekend did not impact park attendance. (Photo of Pike Lake Provincial Park/@63wildcat/Tourism Saskatchewan webpage)
Record-setting year for smoke in southern Saskatchewan
By Andrew McCormack The numbers back up the notion that it's been the smokiest year we've experienced in southern Saskatchewan. There have been a record-setting 221 smoke hours this wildfire season, a...
Sep 06, 2023
Smoke expected to improve in Sask this week: Environment Canada
Smoky weather in Saskatchewan is expected to improve throughout the week, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Dan Fulton, a meteorologist with ECCC, said the smoke covering the ...
Sep 04, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
"Worst wildfire smoke so far": Special air quality statements blanket the province
Smokey skies are covering the province with a campfire like smell. Special air quality statements are in effect for almost all of the province, expect for the southwestern corner. Dan Fulton, a meteor...
Sep 03, 2023
Special air quality statement expanded to Saskatoon
A special air quality statement has been expanded by Environment Canada to include Saskatoon. It's also been expanded to include Davidson, Leader and Kamsack. The weather office says a plume of wildfi...
Sep 02, 2023 Saskatoon deals with smoke from wildfires across Canada.
Photo Credit: Shane Clausing
Drought, not smoke, stressing out Saskatchewan trees
With the season of autumn and back to school arriving, a certain amount of stress and browning leaves on the ground is to be expected. However, trees shouldn't be shedding their leaves as early as the...
Sep 01, 2023 Trees marked with blue ribbons were to be cut down as the City of Saskatoon tries to prevent any further spread of Dutch elm disease. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM file photo)
Almost entire province under special air quality statements
Almost all of Saskatchewan was blanketed by special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke Wednesday morning. The province's two largest cities, Regina and Saskatoon, were both included in the l...
Aug 30, 2023 A person rides a scooter as smoke from wildfires burning across the Prairies blankets Saskatoon, Sask., on Saturday, May 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Saskatchewan workers dealing with heavy wildfire smoke and heat
Heavy smoke from Canada's various forest fires and heat into the 30s could've made for a challenging day Monday for some who had to work outside and deal with the elements. While the taste and smell o...
Aug 28, 2023 Contractor Brad Blahun works on framing a new home in Saskatoon as he deals with heavy smoke and temperatures reaching into the 30s on Aug. 28, 2023. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan continues to support wildfire battles in NWT, B.C.
As wildfires rage on in parts of the Northwest Territories and B.C., Saskatchewan is continuing to lend a helping hand. In a statement provided to 650 CKOM, the provincial government said a lot of Sas...
Aug 21, 2023 The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency unveiled its newest water bomber on May 2, 2023. (Lindsay Newman/980 CJME)
Moe says Saskatchewan ready to help with NWT wildfires
As wildfires continue to devastate the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan's premier says the provincial government is ready to offer whatever assistance it can. On Wednesday evening, residents of Yel...
Aug 17, 2023 Heavy smoke from nearby wildfires fills the sky in Yellowknife on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Angela Gzowski
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