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The Meewasin Valley Authority said favourable conditions on Thursday led it to make the decision to spark a prescribed fire on the afternoon of April 10 at the Beaver Creek Conservation Area. The prescribed fire comes as temperatures climb across Saskatchewan and the snow melts rapidly.
“Prescribed fires are regularly conducted to remove invasive species, reduce the risk of wildfires and aid in habitat management and restoration, among other benefits,” said the Meewasin Valley Authority in a statement.
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The Meewasin Valley Authority did not say where exactly it was conducting the burn in the park, but did mention Beaver Creek will remain open. It cautions anyone who is watching the burn to do so from a safe distance and follow any direction from local fire crews.
There was no word if there are more controlled burns planned for the rest of the week in the Meewasin Valley area.
According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are no active wildfires burning throughout Saskatchewan.
This time last year, there were 11 wildfires burning across the province. Over the last five years for this time of year, there are typically three fires burning across Saskatchewan.
There are no fire bans in place anywhere in the province, but predictions from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency suggest that could possibly change starting Friday.
While areas surrounding Saskatoon and Regina are reflecting a moderate risk for wildfires, the risk in the southwest part of the province is listed as extreme for some areas and high in others.
Saskatchewan Spatial Fire Management Syteme as of April 10, 2025. (Government of Saskatchewan)
There are 67 square kilometers of land and 107 kilometres of established trails, which have seen up to 2.32 million trail visits per year in the Meewasin Valley.
