The Western Producer

Fire bans implemented as Saskatchewan hit with hot, windy weather

As of May 29, at least 50 rural municipalities had declared fire bans as much of the province remained under extremely high risk of fire.

After major snow and flooding in Saskatchewan, wildfires are on the map

The majority of Saskatchewan is seeing an extreme wildfire risk due to low humidity levels, with some crews already ...

'Flying by the seat of our pants': Sask. families near Lobstick Fire on alert as flames spread

People living just west of Prince Albert, Sask., are anxiously watching a nearby wildfire. Many are standing by on evacuation ...
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Saskatchewan fire ban announced as Lobstick Fire grows

Saskatchewan imposed a broad fire ban as the Lobstick Fire crossed the North Saskatchewan River and damaged structures, while investigators changed the fire’s suspected cause to a lightning strike.

Fire bans expand across Saskatchewan amid dry weather

Several rural municipalities across Saskatchewan have implemented fire bans or restrictions as dry conditions continue to ...

SPSA issues fire ban for much of Saskatchewan

SPSA Minister Michael Weger said that the ban will encompass a large portion of central and southern Saskatchewan.
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RM of Duck Lake reeve frustrated by provincial fire ban delay as Lobstick fire burns

A local reeve is frustrated that the province is not moving quickly enough to impose fire bans in provincial forest land. The ...
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Province-Wide fire restrictions take effect across southern Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has imposed a sweeping fire ban across much of central and southern Saskatchewan as dry conditions and elevated wildfire danger continue to threaten communities ...

SHA evacuates patients to avoid approaching Lobstick wildfire

Around 40 residents of the RM of Shellbrook as well as 53 patients from the Parkland Integrated Health Centre have evacuated due to the rapidly spreading Lobstick fire.