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Indigenous communities face higher death rates from fires and lack of data leaves them vulnerable, says group

July 21, 2025

Some Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees forced to find far-flung rooms on their own as hotels stretched thin

Maureen and Greg McBratney didn't have many options for places to stay when wildfire forced them to...

Last remaining firefighters, emergency staff evacuated as Denare Beach, Sask., ‘devastated’ by wildfire

Firefighters and all essential staff were evacuated from the resort village of Denare Beach, Sask, as...

As thousands run from Sask. wildfires, these people are rushing to fight them

Cliff Buettner was only two days into his retirement when he was called back to help...

Living in a parking lot: Sask. evacuees share concerns with emergency response

Joslynn Thedorf sums up her sleeping accommodations these days in two words: "Very squeezable"Thedorf, her 11-year-old daughter...

‘There’s a lot I wish I would have taken’: Denare Beach residents in shock after northern Sask. wildfire

When Rebecca McCrimmon evacuated with her family from Denare Beach last week, it was out of concern...

Why hasn’t Sask. called for military help to fight fires? The province says it needs wildfire expertise

At nearly every one of their daily wildfire media briefings, Saskatchewan officials are asked why they...

Province’s delays in response to wildfire evacuees have ‘fuelled distrust’: Sask. ombudsman

Saskatchewan ombudsman Sharon Pratchler says the provincial government's response to wildfire evacuations needs to improveSpeaking at a news conference...

Small businesses calling for support amid Sask. wildfire woes

As some northern Saskatchewan residents begin returning to their communities, Matthew Maurer says local businesses are...

Sask. government defends grounded water bomber as criticism mounts over wildfire response

A brand-new water bomber sat unused and idle at the La Ronge airport as wildfires raged...

Northern Sask. wildfires leave many businesses in limbo

Wildfires have burned through much of northern Saskatchewan, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many...