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Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
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Relief funding for wildfire evacuees increased; NDP say not good enough

Relief funding for wildfire evacuees increased; NDP say not good enough

As of yesterday, there were 24 active wildfires in Saskatchewan and 33 communities have evacuated.
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Herbicide-resistant pigweed varieties on their way to Sask.

Herbicide-resistant pigweed varieties on their way to Sask.

Amaranth preparedness on the Prairies key to controlling invasive species.
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Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes.
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Celebrating poetry for the eyes

Celebrating poetry for the eyes

June 7 is Saskatchewan Art Gallery Day.
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Two people charged with setting wildfires

Two people charged with setting wildfires

Individuals charged for allegedly starting fires.
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$60,000 supports Francophone artists, promotes French language

$60,000 supports Francophone artists, promotes French language

Grant to fund seven workshops for singers, musicians, writers and visual artists.
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Manitoba residents fleeing scorching wildfires take refuge in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Manitoba residents fleeing scorching wildfires take refuge in Niagara Falls, Ont.

NIAGARA FALLS — Until two weeks ago, Tyrone Caribou and his five children lived together in a house on a remote First Nation reserve in northern Manitoba.
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Take care of your eyes amid wildfires and smoke, ophthalmologists urge

Take care of your eyes amid wildfires and smoke, ophthalmologists urge

TORONTO — The Canadian Ophthalmological Society is urging people to take care of their eyes as wildfires burn across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Saskatchewan government says various programs are designed to raise awareness, provide supports.
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