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Women play active role in protecting wetlands in Northern Sask. – paNOW
Sep 16, 2025 Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the carbon capture cycle where they exist, but they are also essential to the plants and animals native to these […]
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Read MoreSask. wild rice harvesters desperate for solution to stop ‘devastating’ insect – CBC
Sep 10, 2025 Scientists team up with traditional harvesters to develop traps for rice worm moths Phyllis Smith heads out on the clear waters of Agumik Lake to survey her dense wild rice patch, checking the size and quality of the grain by knocking the plant against her boat. While hard rice tumbles out of […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 27
August 27, 2025 As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, there are 41 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 11 are categorized as contained, 28 are ongoing assessments and two are listed as protecting values. There are currently zero fires categorized as not contained. The latest wildfire information and fire prevention tips […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 26
As of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, there are 40 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 11 are categorized as contained, 26 are ongoing assessments and three are listed as protecting values. There are currently zero fires categorized as not contained. The MUSKEG fire, located North of La Plonge Reserve and Beauval, […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 25
As of 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, there are 45 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 10 are categorized as contained, one is not contained, 30 are ongoing assessments and four are listed as protecting values. This year, Saskatchewan has had 469 wildfires, which is below last year’s 523 wildfires to date […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 21
August 21, 2025 As of 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, there are 49 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, 10 are categorized as contained, four are not contained, 26 are ongoing assessments, and 9 are listed as protecting values. As a result of improved weather conditions and the reduced threat of wildfires, […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 19
August 19, 2025 As of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, there are 60 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, six are categorized as contained, eight are not contained, 33 are ongoing assessments and 13 are listed as protecting values. As a result of improved weather conditions and the reduced threat of wildfires, […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 18
August 18, 2025 As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 18, there are 69 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, seven are categorized as contained, eight are not contained, 36 are ongoing assessments, and 18 are listed as protecting values. As a result of improved weather conditions and the reduced threat of wildfires, […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 13
August 13, 2025 As of 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, there are 83 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, six are categorized as contained, 13 are not contained, 42 are ongoing assessments, and 22 are listed as protecting values. Nine communities are currently under an evacuation order: Resort Subdivision of Lac La […]
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Read MoreSaskatchewan Wildfire Update August 12
As of 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, there are 85 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, five are categorized as contained, 17 are not contained, 43 are ongoing assessments, and 20 are listed as protecting values. Nine communities are currently under an evacuation order: Resort Subdivision of Lac La Plonge; La Plonge […]
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