Wildfire officials in Saskatchewan have lifted a provincial fire ban because the weather has improved, while thousands from displaced communities in Manitoba have started to return home. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even in areas that are not under fire bans, it’s important to be aware of how dry the grass and other plants in the area might be.

While previous years were marked by several large wildfires, Marlo Pritchard says that’s less of a concern this season, as the large amount of rain this season has helped keep them in check.

With wind speeds and temperatures increasing across the province, the wildfire risk is climbing. As of Thursday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's fire weather index listed most of the ...