Wildfires

There has been an increase in active wildfires over the past week, forcing people to evacuate their communities.

According to the news release from SPSA, the provincial wildfire State of Emergency will expire at 11:59 p.m. tonight.

DENARE BEACH — Residents of a northern Saskatchewan community ravaged by wildfire say they are upset, disappointed and angry with a provincial agency they feel was ill-prepared to fight the blaze.

The Swiderski family lost their East Trout Lake home to wildfire and say government inaction is to blame despite their early warnings.

Northern fire effects spread across Saskatchewan.

Most evacuees have returned home, no major changes to report

Donation supports ongoing work of the Canadian Red Cross.

With 19 wildfires still active, the SPSA says cooler weather helps — but Saskatchewan’s wildfire season is far from finished.

The Town of Creighton will lift its mandatory evacuation order at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, but warns residents to expect limited services.

LYNN LAKE — Thousands more wildfire evacuees in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will start making the trek home in the coming days as officials in the provinces continue to lift evacuation orders.