Number of active wildfires in Saskatchewan grows to 64 after lightning ignites new blazes

Number of active wildfires in Saskatchewan grows to 64 after lightning ignites new blazes

Thousands of lightning strikes across northwestern Saskatchewan have reignited an already volatile situation as the total number of active wildfires in the province grew to 64 as of Wednesday afternoon.

Wildfires triple five-year average, forcing evacuations in Northern Saskatchewan

Arjun Pillai Daily Herald The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided a concerning update Wednesday as the province now battles 64 active wildfires, more than triple the five-year average for this time of year. Steve Roberts, SPSA Vice-President of Operations, said recent lightning storms were a double-edged sword. “They brought needed moisture, but also thousands […]

10-Year-Old Mows Lawns All Summer To Help His Dad Rebuild After Wildfire Loss

When wildfires forced schools to close early in northeastern Saskatchewan, most kids welcomed an extended summer break. But 10-year-old Hunter Larsen from Creighton had something else on his mind—helping his dad start over after losing his home in