Fire Risk Finally Lowers The West Central area finally saw some rain over the weekend. The results of the moisture were twofold, not only did the rain provide much-needed moisture to crops it also decreased the risk of fire. The R.M of Kindersley has lifted the fire ban, however the fire ban in the Town… Continue reading West Central Area Welcomes Moisture
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Southern, central Saskatchewan under ‘significant fire threat’: fire commissioner
Source: David Shield, CBC News, April 24, 2019 Dry conditions extend from Meadow Lake to U.S. border As firefighters make headway on a large grass fire burning near Biggar, Sask., Saskatchewan’s fire commissioner is warning of extremely dry conditions for the southern half of the province. On Wednesday afternoon, provincial fire commissioner Duane McKay said an… Continue reading Southern, central Saskatchewan under ‘significant fire threat’: fire commissioner
Most of Central Saskatchewan Rated ‘Extreme’ for Fire Index
Town of Kerrobert Issues Fire Ban Due to dry conditions in the area, the Town of Kerrobert has also issued a fire ban. Several communities and rural municipalities in the area including the Town of Kindersley, the R.M. of Kindersley, Newcombe and Chesterfield are also under fire bans. According to the Saskatchewan Spatial Fire Management System,… Continue reading Most of Central Saskatchewan Rated ‘Extreme’ for Fire Index
‘They need to be extremely careful’: Province reminds public of fire risks before long weekend
Source: CBC News, May 17, 2018 Province says Sask. currently experiencing ‘highly volatile conditions’ With the long weekend just around the corner, the province is reminding people to avoid any activities that could cause or spread a wildfire. According to the province’s website, there were currently 10 active wildfires burning in the province as of… Continue reading ‘They need to be extremely careful’: Province reminds public of fire risks before long weekend
Province issues provincial park fire ban for most of Saskatchewan
Source: CBC News, May 15, 2018 Open fire ban applies to parks and other Crown land, extends from the Churchill River south to U.S. border The government of Saskatchewan has instituted a fire ban on Crown land, including provincial parks, throughout much of the province. The ban, which the province said was prompted by dry and windy… Continue reading Province issues provincial park fire ban for most of Saskatchewan
Wildfire expert says situation can be dangerous even after rain
Source: CBC News, May 10, 2018 Professor says wildfires have doubled in size across Canada since 1970s, blames climate change Mike Flannigan says people across Saskatchewan shouldn’t get complacent about wildfires after this week’s rain. A professor of wildland fire at the University of Alberta, Flannigan said the situation is still potentially dangerous. “Some rain helps,… Continue reading Wildfire expert says situation can be dangerous even after rain
Extreme Saskatchewan fire risk prompts Prince Albert to issue fire ban
Source: David Giles, Global News, May 7, 2018 An immediate fire ban has been issued for parts of Prince Albert, Sask. City officials said the ban is due to the extreme fire weather index for the grasslands and forest fringe area. The ban covers all areas of the city north of the North Saskatchewan River including Little… Continue reading Extreme Saskatchewan fire risk prompts Prince Albert to issue fire ban
Town of Kindersley: Extensive Fire Ban in Place Throughout Saskatchewan
Source: Town of Kindersley, September 6, 2017 Due to extreme wildfire hazards, the Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has expanded the ban on open fires put in place August 1. Effective immediately, all open fires are prohibited for all for provincial Crown land and for provincial parks… Continue reading Town of Kindersley: Extensive Fire Ban in Place Throughout Saskatchewan