3 h. ago Northern Saskatchewan community welcomes wildfire evacuees back home

Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home.

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8 h. ago How much more rain is coming for U.S. Open on weekend at Oakmont?

OAKMONT, Pa. — The story of this U.S. Open isn’t simply how hard Oakmont is playing, it’s how hard it’s playing considering the course has been fighting Mother Nature all spring. After a very wet spring and early week downpours, another 25mm of rain fell overnight from Friday to Saturday. There is another 25mm potential […]

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26 h. ago Financial aid delays continue for wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan

As wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan begin returning home, many are still facing delays in receiving promised financial assistance.

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50 h. ago Wildfire smoke in Saskatchewan continues to affects residents

From construction workers all the way to the Roughriders, everyone has had their fair share with experiencing the smoke in Saskatchewan.

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56 h. ago Thousands of Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees return home after weeks away

The biggest evacuation order in the province was lifted at 8 a.m. on Thursday, as the barriers into the tri-community of La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge were removed.

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63 h. ago Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

LA RONGE — Around 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., can start going home today after a wildfire forced them out of their communities a little more than one week ago. A notice says La Ronge, Air Ronge and communities within the Lac La Ronge Indian Band will reopen to residents at 8 […]

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3 d. ago Some Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees are returning home amid financial strain

Some evacuees from northern Saskatchewan are beginning to return home after being forced out by wildfires, bringing a sense of relief, but also concern.

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3 d. ago Saskatchewan premier promises $500 in direct aid to each wildfire evacuee

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee. Moe said that money is on top of existing supports for the more than 10,000 people forced out of their homes due to a string of […]

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3 d. ago Saskatchewan premier to respond to criticism over wildfire response

As criticisms mount from evacuees and the provincial ombudsman, Premier Scott Moe is set to address the media over concerns about his government's response times.

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4 d. ago Smoke free summers a thing of the past as Alberta gets hit with wildfire smoke from all sides

Wildfires burning across western Canada are having a major impact on the air quality in most of Alberta. Smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, northern Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are cumulatively worsening the air quality across municipalities in the province and experts are saying smoke-free summers are becoming a thing of the past. Environment […]

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4 d. ago LifeLabs Supports Communities Impacted by Saskatchewan Wildfires with $15,000 Donation

Toronto, ON, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Saskatchewan, LifeLabs is committed to $15,000 in funding to aid relief and recovery efforts.   Through LifeLabs’ Employee Giving Program, it will match employee donations dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, to a registered charity of their choice. In […]

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4 d. ago Wildfire live updates: Calgary air quality poor due to smoke | Blueberry Mountain fire evacuation order and alerts updated | Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees facing delays in aid

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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5 d. ago Saskatchewan wildfires: Weekend rain offers reprieve, chance for some evacuees to go home

Some evacuees being told they can return home after weekend rain dampened fire activity in Saskatchewan.

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8 d. ago Saskatchewan premier says two people charged with starting wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two people have been charged with setting wildfires. More coming.

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8 d. ago Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Saskatchewan

TORONTO, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to recent wildfires in Saskatchewan. Following a worsening of weather conditions in Northern Saskatchewan the SHF is partnering again with the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) by answering its emergency wildfire relief appeal. This […]

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9 d. ago Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is resisting an Opposition call to bring in the military to combat wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes. In a statement Thursday, Moe’s office said they recognize the Canadian Armed Forces can play a key role in specific areas, such as aerial evacuations, but said that’s not […]

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9 d. ago ‘Stronger together’: Saskatchewan’s volunteer firefighters unite to fight northern wildfires

Warman Fire Department becomes a hub for wildfire crews and supplies.

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9 d. ago ‘No answers and no supports’: Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees wait for aid

In Saskatchewan, 10,000 10 to 15,000 people have been forced out of their homes due to wildfires and navigating support has been challenging for some.

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9 d. ago Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as Saskatchewan wildfires rage

Saskatchewan provincial fire officials say the abilities of federal firefighters from the military are limited and usually only brought in to battle blazes that are contained.

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1 week ago Evacuees fleeing northern Saskatchewan wildfires struggle with uncertainty, loss

For some, this is not their first time fleeing the flames.

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