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Smoke, intense heat to continue in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan won’t be getting a break from heat and smoke anytime soon. As of Sunday morning, about 160 fires are burning throughout the province. The smoke also led to air quality advisories ac...
Jul 18, 2021
Saskatchewan wildfires causing evacuations, highway closures
The number of wildfires in Saskatchewan is growing and that's causing highways to close and communities and recreational campgrounds to be evacuated. Steve Roberts, the vice-president of operations fo...
Jul 16, 2021
Camping in Saskatchewan parks impacted by fires, heat
Camping season is upon us, as are nearly 130 active wildfires and a blistering heat wave. All of that is causing some campers to stay home, and campsites to shut down. "In a couple of our more norther...
Jul 15, 2021
Smoky conditions forcing more people to stay indoors: Lung Association
Smoke settling over much of the province from wildfires burning in northern Saskatchewan is beginning to take its toll on people suffering from asthma and other lung diseases. Jaimie Peters, a registe...
Jul 14, 2021 (Ian Hecht/Twitter)
Central Sask. to get some relief from wildfire smoke while heat warnings to expand
Some people living under a special air quality statement will be able to catch a breath of fresh air on Wednesday. Kayla Bilous, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says some wind will clear the ...
Jul 14, 2021 Wildfire near the community of Dillon in July of 2021. (Joe Chanalquay/Facebook)
Three Saskatchewan communities under threat of wildfires
Wildfires are now posing a danger in Saskatchewan following another round of heat warnings. The Public Safety Agency of Saskatchewan issued evacuation orders on Sunday in the villages of St. George's ...
Jul 12, 2021
Air quality advisory for northern Sask., summer storm hits southern Sask.
An air quality advisory has been issued for most of northern Saskatchewan. The advisory came into effect at around 7 a.m. on Monday as wildfire smoke creates poor air quality and less visibility. "Ind...
Jul 12, 2021
Special air quality statement in effect for Saskatoon
Forest fire smoke from Alberta has made its way into Saskatchewan. Environment Canada says the smoke is reducing visibility and increased air quality health index values in many locations. Saskatoon's...
May 30, 2019 Smoke from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta leaves haze over railroad tracks in Saskatchewan August 9, 2018. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Smoke expected to linger through morning in Saskatoon
Thursday morning was expected to be smoky in Saskatoon and through parts of west-central Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued air quality statements for Saskatoon and area, warning that smoke from ...
Aug 23, 2018 Smoke from wildfires in B.C. and Alberta leaves haze over railroad tracks in Saskatchewan August 9, 2018. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Smoke break over for Sask. with return to hazy sky
After seeing blue sky and sun for the first time in days, the smoky haze returned to Saskatoon Monday. Environment Canada meteorologist Mike Russo said the city can expect light smoke for the next few...
Aug 20, 2018 A slight haze in the sky over Saskatoon on Aug. 20, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
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