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Saskatchewan Ombudsman to conduct investigation on wildfire response

Saskatchewan's top watchdog is speaking out against the provincial government's handling of wildfire evacuees.Saskatchewan Ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, said the system responsible for providing servic...

Jun 10, 2025

Evacuated couple with newborn faces added stress as SPSA deals with 'backlog' of evacuees

Shannon Roberts and Cory Richie were happy to learn on Tuesday they will soon be headed home after navigating the wildfire evacuations with a newborn in tow. When Roberts travelled to Prince Albert on...

Jun 10, 2025

Precipitation stalls some wildfire growth; repatriation begins in Pelican Narrows

There are currently 25 active wildfires burning in the province; six are not contained. The Shoe Fire burning about 10 km away from Candle Lake is now over 500,000 hectares in size. The Saskatchewan P...

Jun 09, 2025

Register for Fiddle Competition at Back to Batoche

Get your fiddle out and shine on stage this July! The Back to Batoche fiddle competition has entries available for all ages, with prizes up for grabs!Date: July 18, 12:30pm Location: Main StageCategor...

Jun 09, 2025

Warning issued for measles exposure risk at several sites in Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a notice warning of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon on Saturday after cases of the potentially deadly virus were reported in the city.This week, an in...

Jun 07, 2025

Pattison Media stations to join 'Saskatchewan Day of Caring' June 12

Time to tune in and show you care. As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day o...

Jun 06, 2025

RONA offers support after store burns down in La Ronge wildfire

RONA inc. is offering a helping hand to northern communities affected by wildfires. For the third year in a row, the home improvement giant is partnering with the Red Cross and will be collecting dona...

Jun 05, 2025

Prince Albert opens up RV and trailer spaces for evacuees

The Prince Albert Exhibition (PAEX) has opened its campground to offer free RV and trailer campsites to individuals and families evacuating from areas impacted by wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.Fi...

Jun 05, 2025

The Governments of Canada &Saskatchewan Provide Red Cross Funding for Those Impacted by Saskatchewan Wildfires

The Government of Canada has announced that it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts acr...

Jun 05, 2025

Live Music Fundraiser at PA Public Library

Come support our local library and hear some great music, including pianist Eric Bews- the PAMFA Piano Coordinator (Previously Piano Scholarship Coordinator).See the poster below for details.

Jun 05, 2025