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Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village buildings razed in grass fire
EDMONTON - Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton managed to save the historic structures at the open-air museum, but...
Apr 20, 2025 A fire burns at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village near Elk Island National Park, Alta. in this Alberta RCMP handout photo on Friday, April 18, 2025. Firefighters who battled a wind-fanned grass fire that spread to the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village east of Edmonton managed to save the historic structures at the open-air museum, but provincial officials say the visitor centre buildings were lost. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Alberta RCMP)
25-year-old Macklin firefighter charged in hay bale arson case
A 25-year-old firefighter from Macklin, Sask. is facing arson and theft charges after allegedly lighting a hay bale fire in a field near Macklin and Evesham on July 31. According to the RCMP, the inci...
Aug 28, 2024 Police said they've received 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires in the Macklin area over the past month. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'A sad day:' Reeve says two homes lost in brush fire south of Saskatoon
The reeve of the RM of Corman Park says the community is "devastated" after two homes were destroyed by a brush fire on Tuesday. "It's a sad day for the community," Judy Harwood said. "There's no doub...
Aug 21, 2024 The aftermath of a brush fire in Corman Park, south of Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Strong wind fuels brush fire near Saskatoon
Saskatoon Fire Department crews are on scene at a brush fire in a field south of the city. The department said in a news release that firefighters arrived at the site of the fire off Highway 11 and we...
Aug 20, 2024 Firefighters are fighting a brush fire off Highway 11 and west of Victor Road near Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
No injuries or structures damaged after large grass fire southeast of Saskatoon
Fire crews from Saskatoon and the surrounding area fought a grass fire southeast of the city that was sparked early on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the blaze was half...
Apr 09, 2024 The fire department said firefighters were still at the scene late Tuesday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon man charged with arson after Saturday grass fire
A 45-year-old Saskatoon man is facing an arson charge after allegedly sparking a grass fire in the city on Saturday. According to police, officers were called to Diefenbaker Park at 11:30 a.m., when t...
May 01, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Grass fire reducing visibility on roads near Martensville: RCMP
Smoke from a large grass fire is causing issues with visibility north of Martensville, and police have asked drivers to avoid the area. According to a statement from the RCMP, officers from the Warman...
Apr 17, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Update: Highway 13 reopens after grass fire near Weyburn
Saskatchewan highway has reopened after a wildfire and strong winds forced RCMP to close it. Mounties announced the re-opening of Highway 13 west of Weyburn shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The W...
Oct 12, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Seven wildfires currently burning in Saskatchewan
There are seven wildfires burning in the province, and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is reminding residents to be very cautious when starting campfires or controlled burns. According to...
Aug 11, 2022
Grass fire forces closure of eastbound lanes of Highway 1 near Swift Current
A grass fire was slowing traffic on Highway 1 near Swift Current on Wednesday afternoon. Just before 3 p.m., the RCMP said the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway were closed from six kilometr...
Aug 10, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
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